Laid Off

This was my post 3 years ago, as we were bewildered by the incipient pandemic. I wish I knew what happened to this employee:

"Tuesday - I made this photograph in an upscale bar; it would normally be busy. The lone employee started her job 3 weeks ago, and was now being laid off due to the pandemic issue. Friday would be her last day.

Wednesday - In a parking lot, I found a $20. bill.

Thursday - I returned to the bar intending to give the $20. to the woman being laid off, knowing she needed it. She was no longer there. Approximately 60 food-and-beverage employees were laid off that week, and although she was scheduled to work until Friday, she was gone Thursday."

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