Lisa Chung, who dropped out of high school and became a NEET (not in employment, education, or training), shares her challenging journey of battling severe depression and social anxiety. Now 23, she documents her life on social media, has garnered a substantial following on YouTube, and sells her art online. Despite progress, she still seeks stability. The NEET label, originating in the UK, gained prominence globally and highlights the plight of youth facing unique hurdles, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic according to experts like Molly Doan from Blueprint.
"A very common scene for me to see was just the ceiling of my bedroom," she says.
Chung generates income by selling her art through her website but still considers herself a NEET as she doesn't have stable employment.
Molly Doan notes that young people who graduated high school or entered the labour market during the COVID-19 pandemic faced specific challenges.
The NEET demographic has been bubbling up in more recent times, with concerns growing about youth not engaging in education or stable employment.
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