In tourism-dependent Florida, coronavirus shutdowns are hitting hard. Perla Pimentel and her father lost their jobs, and her mother might get furloughed. The only family member doing well is her brother, a pizza delivery driver.
Two weeks after Perla Pimentel was laid off, her father lost his job as a transportation contractor for Disney World. And the warehouse where her mom works has begun to furlough employees.Two weeks after Perla Pimentel was laid off, her father lost his job as a transportation contractor for Disney World. And the warehouse where her mom works has begun to furlough employees.Perla Pimentel lives in Orlando, Fla., home to Disney World and other popular resorts.
"We could tell that the company was hurting because we were watching all of our clients cancel," she says."You don't really expect it to happen to you." Her employers said they would be happy to rehire her when business picks up again."But I can't count on when that would happen," she says."I've got bills to pay ... student loans."Faces Of The Coronavirus RecessionFor Pimentel, the layoffs are a family affair. Two weeks after she was laid off, Pimentel's father lost his job as a transportation contractor for Disney World. The warehouse where her mom works has begun to furlough employees.
"My brother actually works as a pizza delivery person," Pimentel said."He's doing pretty well, as you can imagine. A lot of people are ordering out."
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