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In New York, 41-year-old Emily Groveman has spent nearly two years searching for work, despite experience in NBA hospitality and six years leading a digital marketing team. She has tried networking, recruiters, and LinkedIn resume reels, even enduring 13 interviews for one role before losing out. Bills have mounted, and since March she’s been drawing from her 401(k). Labor Department data show nearly 2 million Americans were long-term unemployed in August. Economist Teresa Ghilarducci cites White House-driven uncertainty and tariffs; she warns hiring won’t ease soon. Groveman plans a December move to an upstate Buddhist temple for housing.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.