If you’re like most of us, you know at least one person who’s trapped in unemployment. Sixty percent of Americans felt the recession through a family or friend who lost their job, according to one survey.
Your brother, your cousin, your college roommate or coworker may show up among 6.1 million Americans jobless for six months or longer. Or worse, they may be stuck among an estimated 1.5 million “99ers” – out of work for 99 weeks.
Many are losing hope, abandoning their dreams, or losing their homes. So what can we as individuals do to help a family member or friend who is stuck without a job?
Here’s five ways anyone can help a jobless friend or family member:
