We must understand that the longer we are out of work, the harder it is to get back into the workforce. We feel like we don't deserve to be back in the workforce. Our self-esteem gets lower and lower—and I've been there myself—and then it's really hard to get yourself out of that funk. So part-time work obligations, I think, are a good stepping stone to get back out in the workforce, get your confidence, and gain the skills that you are going to need when you have to go into full-time work. 