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I’ve applied for 736 jobs in California and have no takers. Is this the future of work?

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Misty McAfee Misty McAfee is a Los Angeles marketing strategist and writer. In the past seven months, I’ve applied for 736 jobs. And I don’t know how I’m making rent in June. I’m 55; I’ve worked since I was […]

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According to Redwood City Pulse’s source item, I’ve applied for 736 jobs in California and have no takers. Is this the future of work?, This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Misty McAfee Misty McAfee is a Los Angeles marketing strategist and writer. In the past seven months, I’ve applied for 736 jobs. And I don’t know how I’m making rent in June. I’m 55; I’ve worked since I was […]

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Primary source: I’ve applied for 736 jobs in California and have no takers. Is this the future of work? via Redwood City Pulse. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.

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I’ve applied for 736 jobs in California and have no takers. Is this the future of work?Redwood City Pulse - 2026-05-15T12:00:00+00:00

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