Discouraged Workers

Discouraged workers are individuals who want to work but have stopped searching for jobs because they believe no jobs are available for them. This can happen due to various reasons, such as lack of experience, skills, or previous job rejections. While they are not counted in the official unemployment rate because they are not actively seeking work, their presence reflects underlying issues in the labor market. Their situation highlights the challenges some people face in finding employment, which can affect overall labor force participation rates and economic health.