However, when a job is suddenly missing, our views tend to change. An unemployed person looking for a job strives for more than just material existence. Despite this, the social and psychological aspect of work is not always kept in mind.

We work, even though no one is forcing us to. Why do pensioners often look for casual work? Why do women so rarely decide to stay at home? Leaving aside the material factor: we need work. It is a privilege that we do not appreciate on a daily basis.

They say there is no dishonour in working. When I hear such words, I always think of the exception that proves the rule. However, sticking to the official Classification of Occupations (in which this exception is discreetly omitted), it is impossible to refute. It is also worth considering whether we are teaching our children respect for work, no matter what profession it is in. How often do we say 'good morning' to the cleaner or porter working in our workplace? There is a very quick and easy way to learn respect. I used to pick up rubbish in a park as part of my summer job. I performed this activity with my head held high. I was proud that I was earning money in an honest way, plus the park was so beautiful at the time! It was a very valuable experience. I recommend such "therapy" to everyone.

So we have a work holiday. Like every year, we are looking forward to the so-called long weekend. We plan trips and various other activities. At the same time, we acknowledge that work is important and deserves to be recognised. We express this by ... getting away from work. Isn't that paradoxical? What if, in celebrating the idea of work, we worked for free one day a year. Yes, yes, I can already hear all those voices of dissent. It's a utopian idea, but perhaps in this way we would learn that work is not just a way to make money.