Personal Stories of Surviving Financially During a Pandemic

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4.6 • 656 Ratings

🗓️ 15 December 2020

⏱️ 55 minutes

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The coronavirus pandemic has plunged millions of Californians into unemployment and economic uncertainty. Some have seen years-long careers put on hold as shutdown orders have crushed business at hair salons, bars and events. Others are choosing between staying home to help their kids with remote school or going to work to pay the bills. And many are looking at money, budgets and work in a whole new way. In this hour, we’ll hear some personal stories of surviving lost jobs, reduced income and other financial challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:29.9	Coming up on forum, the pandemic has plunged millions of Californians into financial uncertainty,
1:35.6	putting years-long careers on hold, forcing parents to choose between work or helping their kids with the challenges of remote school. In this hour, we'll hear how you survived lost work
1:41.3	or income in 2020 and what your plans and hopes are for 2021.
1:46.6	That's next on Forum. I'm Mina Kim. A November Census survey finds that about a quarter of Americans who are out of work have had to rely on savings or sell assets to make ends meet. One in six say they're borrowing from friends and family. The pandemic and recession has upended many lives this year. And in this hour, we hear how you've been affected financially. Joining me now is Alida Ramirez from Concord, California.
2:36.0	Welcome to Forum Alida Ramirez.
2:38.8	Hi, how are you?
2:40.0	I'm well.
2:41.0	Thanks so much for being here.
2:42.1	I understand you were working at a restaurant at the beginning of this year.
2:46.0	What happened when the pandemic hit?
2:50.1	Well, as every other business, they had to reduce hours of operations.
2:54.9	They have to reduce staff.
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