Serving Whitman County since 1877
Serving Whitman County since 1877
Why aren’t you working?
I have read and heard enough from “experts.” I am hoping to hear from the people who are not returning to their jobs or trying to get one after being laid off.
I have worked since I was 16 and will always have an urge to be productive and earn money. So I am baffled at why some people aren’t applying for jobs.
Was it the extra unemployment money? Was it because you didn’t have to pay rent or bills during the pandemic? Are you waiting to be paid more?
The Whitman County Gazette has two openings, perfect for beginning journalists. They are good jobs that can provide the necessary experience to interact with people to write news and features. But after months, we have had two candidates, and neither worked out.
I see a lot of “experts” writing about why but I don’t think I have met anyone happy at being unemployed. This time it’s your turn. Please, let me know.
Bill Stevenson is the former editor of the Whitman County Gazette, Colfax Daily Bulletin and Franklin Connection. He has nearly 30 years of journalism experience covering news in Eastern Washington.
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