Suppose Jess resigns from her low paying job. After looking for a new job for two weeks she is highly frustrated and gives up looking for a better-paying job. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jess would:
A) be considered as a part of the labor force.
B) be considered employed.
C) be considered temporarily unemployed.
D) not be considered as a part of the labor force.
E) be considered as seasonally unemployed.

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If Jess gives up looking for a job, she is considered to have left the labor force, and therefore not counted as unemployed as per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Thus, the correct option is D, "not be considered as a part of the labor force."

Suppose Jess Resigns from Her Low Paying Job