Jay quit his design job two weeks ago because he couldn't stand his co-workers. He had a job interview with Make It Work, Inc. last week, but has not yet heard back about the position. What is Jay's present unemployment status?
A)Jay does not count as being unemployed
B)Jay is not in the labor force
C)Jay is simply unemployed
D)Jay is employed, but on a voluntary leave of absence

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In this scenario, Jay is unemployed.
Key Takeaway: Jay has marketable skills and is voluntarily unemployed because he left his job for personal reasons. He would probably be described as being "between jobs" and is, therefore, frictionally unemployed.

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