Long-term unemployment is becoming 'a status quo' in today's job market: It's a 'mental war,' job seeker says
Summary
CNBC Make It examines rising long-term unemployment, noting that 1.8 million job seekers have been out of work for six months or longer while openings shrink and benefits lag. It also discusses how AI investments and changing hiring practices contribute to a tougher job market, with impacts ranging from mental health to career decisions.