I guess the real question would be what type of work an individual would be looking to find. There are lots of places hiring, maybe just not the line of work someone feels their education level or experience level warrants. However, if you got mouths to feed, there is plenty of menial work available. Go to any McDonald's and I guarantee you will find a job. There are even trade jobs who can't retain employees and offer on the job training. For example I am good friends with a man that owns his own HVAC company. They have more work than they can handle and not enough people to work. He has stated that he would take someone on and offer them the training and education to meet their needs. I know contractors, they are busier than ever and have the same problem. More work available than they can take on. Lumber yards and mills, hiring like crazy right now. Shit there is a farm and ranch store in my community and they are hiring and offer retirement, health benefits and above minimum wage for pay. The state wage where I am is much higher than the federal minimum as well. There is a few examples. The thing is, people feel it's beneath them or that it's not what they want to do. It doesn't mean it's not possible to find work or make a living right now. I for one would do just about anything to support my family regardless what would happen with my employment. Its not the government's job to provide for me or them. Its my responsibility. I do however feel that it is also not the government's job to pull the bullshit they have been doing, particularly in Dem controlled states. It has created a shit storm of problems and it's very unfortunate. Edit: if to of.