A survey brought informations about unemployment in US

A survey highlights the intensity and depth of the suffering of those without jobs. Over half the unemployed in the country have borrowed from known sources like friends and relations since having lost their jobs. The same numbers have reduced their visits to the doctor and cut expenses on medical treatments.

Half of the unemployed are undergoing depression accompanied by anxiety. Out of 10 parents, 4 have noticed alterations in behaviour in their children. Unemployment has wrecked the lives of thousands who are without jobs causing catastrophic changes in their lives relating to mental problems. They are unable to provide even the basic necessities required for life and living.

The survey was conducted by New York Times/CBS News. Unemployed adults numbering 708 were surveyed from 5th December to 10th December. It has laid bare the reality behind the statistics of 10% being unemployed and the time being extended. More than half blamed the recession for this change for the worse in their lives. Those who have been out of work for a longer period are more severely affected.

Vicky Newton in her late 30’s is one of the sufferers. She lost her work last March and from then on nothing has looked up. She is a single mum living in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. After struggling hard she finally could not keep up with her mortgage payments and ultimatley had to forget her pride and opt for food stamps to provide food for her daughter. Last summer she left her home in Flint following receipts of foreclosure notices. Today she resides in her father’s rented houses nearby.

Unemployment has been the main factor for increasing foreclosures. A quarter of those surveyed said they had either forfeited their houses or been threatened with eviction for lagging behind in mortgage dues; many were defaulting on rent payment after losing jobs. A quarter survives on food stamps. Over half noted they had forgotten luxuries and are even cutting down on the necessities. Seven out of ten stated their financial conditions to be dire.

Their lives have turned topsy-turvy not only because of unpaid bills. It has had a chain reaction of disturbing family peace. There are arguments leading to conflict within the circle of the family, friends and relations. Many are suffering from insomnia.

Collen Klemin in her early fifties bemoaned, “Everything gets touched. All your relationships are touched by it. You’re never your normal happy-go-lucky person. Your countenance, your self-esteem goes. You think, ‘I’m not employable.’”

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