More U.S. workers now losing hope of getting back jobs GlobeBusiness
This translation has been automatically generated and has not been verified for accuracy.Eric Benz didn’t worry very much when his graphic design firm in Atlanta laid him off in March. He felt sure he’d be recalled to work once the viral pandemic eased and his firm’s clients resumed spending.
With many businesses reopening, the government surprisingly announced Friday that contrary to expectations of further layoffs, the economy added 2.5 million jobs in May, and the unemployment rate fell from 14.7% to 13.3%. In Charlotte, North Carolina, Alex Jansen’s company reopened Monday. But Jansen, a marketing administrator, didn’t get the call he expected calling him back to work. He’s spending his time learning Adobe programs to strengthen his resume. As unemployment benefits run low, he wonders if he’ll feel compelled to leave Charlotte, where job prospects now look sparse to him.“Everything evaporated because of the virus,” said Jansen, 33. ”This job is feeling like it’s in limbo.
Abbott assumed it would be a matter of weeks before everyone would be needed back on the job, juggling 20 events a week. Her 19-year-old business was thriving, and she’d given her staff raises and health insurance. Abbott thought it could easily survive a temporary closure. “We thought, `30 days, no problem. Everyone go home, work on your house, take this time off,“’ Miller said. “Then it turned into 60 days, then closing in on 90 … It’s very frustrating.”
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