Shattered dreams: The impact of COVID-19 on employment | COVID-19 Special

The economic crisis that has followed the corona pandemic has left many people without any job prospects. That can be very stressful. This week we meet people who are working to help those who are suffering.

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[James-kesx]

72, retired. I started working for myself in my 20's. I never made a huge amount of money but I never had to worry about somebody giving me a job or losing it. Young people always want to work with computers but if you don't mind working with your hands you can make a decent living. I started off in life as a professional photographer always looking for work then I started doing house renovations and work started looking for me. At one point I had 2 years worth of customers waiting for me big difference to the white collar job. These days all you have to do is find something that you enjoy doing and learn to do it very well then start charging people for your work . start advertising yourself to do that kind of work and get your own customers and you'll never look back.

[bernadettebecher]

Older workers with years of programming skills aren't getting work either. No wonder the young are anxious, we are ruled by incompetent, greedy, old men and the systems they helped to create.

[ChildofGod]

Jesus has given me strength, to keep going, even though I want to give up. I have two beautiful boys both are autistic. My husband passed away years ago. I’m all alone. I lost my job over declining the vaccine. LIKE MANY OTHERS! I declined due to my pre existing health conditions lupus and heart disease. I’ve been struggling to provide for myself and my children since losing my job as a social worker from Forsyth hospital. I’m now waitressing, and I’m thankful, but I’m not making nearly enough to get by. Every month is a battle to not end up on the streets with my two children. I’m constantly in fear of losing my home. To even think about being on the streets with two young children is terrifying. But even as I face homelessness seemingly every month. I have faith, God will provide. With GOD ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE! Faith over fear.

[pauljury]

U mean .. the shattered dreams because of politicians

[alexschwarz]

" people's menstruation" it's so hard to say women nowadays DW?

[tomalmow]

Shutting down Germany industries due to baseless myopic political judgement?

[JK_JK_JK]

The effects of failed draconian government policies.

[CHMichael]

What is her carrier? Would be nice to let us know.

[ribe]

But the covid policy makers did not lose their jobs and prospered.

[banerjeesiddharth]

Very nice video....unemployment has increased in india post March 2020 lockdown.

[colmcorbec]

It's getting tougher that's true. I would advise spending the time and learning new skills that are in demand like programming.

[bridgetleonard]

There does not seem to a lack of jobs in Canada. The restaurant I work at has had a terrible time finding staff.

[ToddGoldfinger]

Excellent Report DW. I wish I was working for DW News. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I have a disability.

[thepeff]

I'm concerned about the attention given to translating Spanish speakers on DW programs.

[garyevergreen]

Well we don't need job, we're still rich and we've democracy.

[Maplelust]

even I'm getting bored of the covid stuff nowadays. it used to be fun.

[lastChang]

The world must make sure Chinese Xi Jinping *won't get away* for starting the Wuhan pandemic.