Oct 18, 2022

Someone who spent time behind bars shares perspective of the job market

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First, the U.S. plans to sell more oil to help dial back gas prices. Then, a Miami-based realtor opens up about his struggles finding employment after doing time in prison.

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Economic Pulse

"People are just on their own": Inside one man's post-prison economic struggle

by David Brancaccio and Jarrett Dang

Oct 18, 2022

Noel Barrientos, now a Miami-based realtor, shares his struggles (and successes) of navigating the economy after being released from prison.

Courtesy Noel Barrientos

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Victoria Craig Host, BBC

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