#job loss

#job loss

The night before the Thanksgiving holiday, I received a message that I was being let go from my job, leaving me reeling in shock and tears, as I faced a holiday season with five kids and no stable income. As a freelancer, I'm somewhat used to instability in my work, but as my writing jobs have slowly vanished over the course of the past year, having my last contract gig taken away really stung.

Late last year, after working at a county government job for 13 years, I accepted a better position with another city. The decision to leave had been simple; the old job had become stagnant, with few opportunities for professional growth. I had spent almost a year looking for something new, and I practically bulldozed the exit door when the offer finally came in.

I grew up in a stifling conservative Midwestern community. In spite of that, I managed to escape, first to a mediocre liberal arts college and then, after making the most of my time there, to a top-tier doctoral program. Subsequently, I worked my way up from position to position in my field until I obtained my dream job leading a prestigious organization.

Of the 20 labor markets that saw the biggest increases in NIH funding between 2004 and 2023, many were well-known college towns, including Tallahassee, Fla.; Athens, Ga.; and State College, Pa. And according to the report's calculations, the local economies that saw a substantial increase in NIH funding during that period also had lower rates of employment decline than those with small increases, no increases or no NIH funding.

According to a recent poll, 77% of U.S. workers are more concerned about political chaos caused by U.S. rivals using AI than job loss, which is second at 71%.

The challenges of moving to Hawaii, a place that held special memories for us, did not alleviate the existing tensions in our relationship.

Four team members at GE Appliances suddenly lost their jobs and legal status when Trump revoked a humanitarian program, leaving a manufacturing team leader in distress.

This is my first experience where everyone in my life knows I lost my job, says Kate Sidley, who has been a writer on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert since its second season.

"The loss of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' is more than just the end of a television show. It means the loss of hundreds of good-paying production jobs, lost income for dozens of vendors, and a hit to the local businesses that rely on the show's daily audiences."

Michael Sandvig expressed deep concern for his former coworkers after the unexpected closure of the Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, which left him and 45 others jobless. His emotional connection spans decades, having served many of the same guests and witnessed significant life events.

New research warns that the Chancellor's inheritance tax raid has put more than 200,000 jobs at risk.

"At Poundland, trading remains challenging, which is reflected in a profit outturn below expectations for H1 and a weaker outlook for the full year."

While 2024 was the year of investment and optimism, businesses are learning the hard way that replacing people with AI without fully understanding the impact on their workforce can go badly wrong.

Coca-Cola is ceasing operations at its Bay Area production plant by June 30, affecting 135 jobs following a delay in its closure plans.

Reynolds emphasized that the situation with Grangemouth is "not comparable" to British Steel, describing the latter as an exceptional case requiring specific legislative intervention.