[djannzjkzxn]

A lot of people are used to eating at a workplace cafeteria or eating out as part of their normal routine. In my case I’ve shifted to ordering delivery or takeout for some meals which I almost never did before. I recognize that I’m privileged to be able to afford to do this, but I think it’s common among a big chunk of the population. People are checking on local restaurants and spreading the word about which are offering takeout to try to keep them going. I feel like it’s the least I can do to help.

[asdff]

Very few people actually work in places like this. Common on HN, but in the grand scheme of things most people are shift workers. 4/10 Americans can't come up with $400 without debt or selling something, and that was before the pandemic and 20% unemployment. I actually read that only 45% of LA county has a job right now. I have been buying takeout myself, but restaurants are failing left and right. A lot of places I try to call have folded already :(

[JMTQp8lwXL]

Stats can be misleading. At full employment, and excluding students and retirees, LA County might only have 70% (example number, not researched) of people with jobs.