553, ooo unemployed is a shocking number and an appalling situation. It's unbelievable to see our country, that has always been such a strong one, going through such hardships. The news feed our fear as they question "Is this an economic crisis, how bad will it get?" and economy advisers give vague or troubling responses. They don't even know when our economy will shape up. My mother has been looking for a job for roughly a year (with a few road bumps) which makes me nervous for her when she doesn't have my social security check to help pay the bills. I have a job now that I'm not too fond of, but am reluctant to change jobs because there aren't many available. I'm worried that if I get a new job I will be layed off first because I've held the position the shortest amount of time. And that's just the effect it has on my household. Many of my friends have been in search for a job for quite a while as well. Numerous people like my friend C have to find another job just to pay the rent. I can't imagine what larger families are going through. I wonder what people have to go without in order to survive. It's kind of scary to think, if this isn't rock bottom what will be?
Update on employment news, did anyone hear about the number of health care facilities that had to let people go because patients weren't coming in as often? I find this outrageous.
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