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

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Business and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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