Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis
Summary
The article covers the underemployment issue in the United States, focusing on how many workers can't find full-time jobs that match their skills. One example is a man who lost his job in the nonprofit sector due to funding cuts and is now working part-time, earning less than before.Key Facts
- BC Dodge lost his job in the nonprofit sector in late 2024 after layoffs.
- He applied for 350 jobs over three months and only had six interviews.
- Funding cuts from the federal government affected job availability in nonprofits.
- Dodge had to accept a part-time job with lower pay than his previous job.
- Underemployment means working fewer hours than desired or in jobs beneath one's skill level.
- 8% of the U.S. population was underemployed in the period mentioned, a slight increase from previous years.
- Tariffs have increased living costs, impacting low-to-middle-income Americans more significantly.
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