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Harsh US labor market forces former Mastercard senior to resort to Uber Eats delivery driver

FINANCE
22-01-2026 17:41 HKT

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Raine Fung

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Official unemployment figures seem to suggest that the labor market has not deteriorated rapidly, but life remains difficult for ordinary citizens.
Official unemployment figures seem to suggest that the labor market has not deteriorated rapidly, but life remains difficult for ordinary citizens.

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