Question

Joe has been working at a coffee shop since he graduated from college. But yesterday he realized that if he has to fill another coffee cup he will cry, so he quit his job. He ll look for another job once he gets the smell of coffee out of his clothes.

W hat kind of unemployment is Joe experiencing?
a) cyclical
b)frictional
c)structional
d)technological

Answer 1

b) frictional

Step-by-step explanation:

Frictional unemployment refers to the period when an individual leaves his or her job and is looking for another. In other words, it is the transition between two jobs, usually because of discontent with the previous job and the search for better job with a higher salary and more opportunities of personal development.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option b) "frictional". Frictional unemployment occurs when someone quit his job before finding a new one. In this case Joe is experiencing tireness and he needs to take a break of his current work. This type of unemployment is natural and could be considered beneficial since people look for other jobs where they could be more productive.