The Human Cost of Long-Term Unemployment

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When months of job loss stretch into years, the toll goes beyond finances. Jacob Sandy, a software engineer in San Diego, left his job in 2023 expecting a short break—but two years later, he’s still unemployed. He says the shift to automated hiring and AI-driven recruitment left him “completely ghosted” on applications.
Long-term unemployment isn’t just a number—it’s a reality affecting mental health, stability, and life choices.

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AI-driven recruitment ghosting ppl for years