An employment classification for people who earn money asking strangers if they can have some of their money because they don't have any but are willing to stand outside with a cardboard sign for a few hours a day to get strangers to give them this money. They don't pay any income taxes on the money they are given but will steal less than the person unwilling to work at all which is better for the overall economy.
The unemployment rate is at a 30 year high of 17% but that number might be a little misleading because it is estimated that 3%(+/- 2.5% ) of those unemployed are estimated to be "bumemployed" which is not officially recognized by any government agency but is calculated by independent groups that are either pro or anti panhandlers and drive around and count them.
by SenorSauce January 18, 2024