“Before the pandemic, I didn’t realize how employers didn’t value employees’ rights.”

“They couldn’t fire us; they needed us. I didn’t slack off, but I could have if I wanted to.”

“I feel like they’re hiring anyone and everyone.”

“I don’t consider it a labor shortage or a worker shortage but a shortage of benefits and wages for employees.”

“It’s something that I never want to go through ever again.”

“All I know is the service industry. This Covid job is totally out of my element.”

“I think being out of retail makes you realize how terrible the pay and conditions are.”

“I missed doing something more rewarding than just sitting at home and getting wire transfers from the government.”

“I never heard from them again. I was just kind of fed up with it.”

“Covid really changes your perspective, and it’s been an eye-opening experience.”

“I would rather not spend another couple years in school. I want to be able to just enjoy life.”

“You have to overcome obstacles, and it changes you that way.”