unemployment
We Checked In on People Who Lost Their Jobs at the Start of the Pandemic
"One thing I’ve learned during all of this is that it doesn’t matter how cautious or responsible I am—my livelihood also depends on the public."
We Found a Real-Life Santa Who Is Very Mad at Congress
Without another pandemic stimulus package, the holidays could look bleak for many Americans.
We Tracked Hundreds of Graduate Job Adverts for a Month – Here's What We Found
Just 27 percent of the jobs tracked by VICE News paid an average graduate salary of £24,546.
More Young Asians are Becoming Sugar Babies to Survive The Economic Crash
“The situation was bad, but I didn’t have to worry about it getting worse. I didn’t feel anxious about my salary cut, instead I felt stable and safe.”
The Pandemic Has Made Rejection Even More Common – Here’s How to Deal with It
From lockdown break-ups to unsuccessful job applications, 2020 has been the year of bad news.
What’s It Like to Go from a High Salary to Covid Unemployment?
Young high earners are finding themselves in dire financial straits after being made redundant in the pandemic.
The Pandemic Is Devastating Women and Could Make It Harder for Them to Vote
Many women are overwhelmed with child care right now, and others are struggling through a time of historic job loss.
One in Five Young People on Furlough Have Since Lost Their Jobs
Young people and those from ethnic minorities are least protected by the government's Job Retention Scheme, a new report finds.
Do You Work in the Arts? Our Handy Quiz Will Help You Settle On a New Career
Do you work in a pathetic, worthless industry that's not worth saving from coronavirus – such as the arts? Take our quiz to discover your new career.
I Teach Rich and Powerful Sugar Daddies What It’s Like to Be a Trans Woman
“Unemployment is a major problem for transgender people, so I try to use my power as a sugar baby to help people from my community find jobs.”
Some Teachers in India are Selling Weed to Make Ends Meet
Just yesterday, a teacher in Bengaluru got busted with 127 kgs of cannabis on him, claiming he had to sell it to sustain his family in the pandemic.
7 People Talk About Job Hunting for Months During the Pandemic
"My laptop broke two weeks ago, and it has my resumé on it. It’ll cost $300–$400 to fix, which is an unimaginable amount of money right now."