Manoj is a cleaner in a restaurant close to his house. Its ownership was recently taken over by another man, who instantly began to remove all the old employees and hired new ones. Manoj lost his job today.

One week later, not having found any other jobs in his locality, he decided to move his family. He has been wandering around since and is yet to find an employer to hire him.

What kind of problems do you think Manoj and his family are facing?

Homeless and no shelter

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Unemployment

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Loss of family because he had to move

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He has no problems, since the new employer of the restaurant decided to keep him.

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The correct option is B Unemployment
Manoj is unable to find any jobs and so, resorts to moving, along with his family, to find a job. He and his family are homeless, at least until he gets another job and is able to afford renting another house for his family.

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The correct option is B UnemploymentManoj is unable to find any jobs and so, resorts to moving, along with his family, to find a job. He and his family are homeless, at least until he gets another job and is able to afford renting another house for his family.

The correct option is B Unemployment
Manoj is unable to find any jobs and so, resorts to moving, along with his family, to find a job. He and his family are homeless, at least until he gets another job and is able to afford renting another house for his family.