As the government shutdown puts federal workers on leave, there has been an uptick in unemployment numbers in Pima County compared to a year ago.

People across Pima County are looking for a job, but the search has been a struggle for a few.

Marian Haggard, an editor with a masters degree, hasn't been able to find work for over a year.

"I got laid off in June of 24, along with two other editors from my department," Haggard said. "I searched basically non-stop till probably about May of this year, and I had two interviews."

Haggard says the daily rejection from employers has taken its toll.

"Ive had depression for a while," Haggard said. "I had to go on medication. There were some days that I just couldnt do a job search, just because the lack of response was demoralizing."

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