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It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one

Published October 11, 2026 5:00 am • Updated October 11, 2026 5:00 am •
It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one
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People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

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