Well. I think I didn't explain myself well enough but that is alright because you've cleared up on what I need to do.

In response to "Are these people nosy? If you said you were currently unable to work because of illness would they pry further for info?". People would ask "Oh why" and things like that. They would be generally curious.

As for the job application and the hospital we have the same thing here.
That is not the reason I can't work.

"Anyone who specifically wants to know where you get your money from is just rude in my opinion."

I agree. The thing is that by me saying "I am currently unemployed" they will ask how I am paying rent and for food and stuff. I have been "Currently unemployed" for too long to be living off anything that I made. My last job was almost a year ago and I only was able to work 3 days spread out over a month.

I don't think that by me saying I am a manager in the prepress industry" will work to well lol.

Thanks for the response I was worried that no one had any ideas.