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Unfounded or not, the feeling of the impending doom of unemployment is palpable in many industries.

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Here are three big reasons Americans are worried about layoffs.

Also seesix ways to build wealth after a layoff.

Should You Worry?

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These efforts often result in cost-cutting measures, including workforce reductions.

If your company has recently announced plans formergers, acquisitions or restructuring, layoffs could be on the horizon.

This shift is particularly noticeable in sectors like customer service, tech support and administrative roles.

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This can be tricky to navigate.

However, you may not be as likely to lose your job or stay unemployed as you might think.

The states were sorted to show the highest to lowest unemployment rates.

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All data was collected on and is up to date as of Sept. 13, 2024.

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