employed

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Job seekers aren’t the only ones feeling downward pressure on salaries: Employed people can’t assume the customary pay bump is coming this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Employed for much of his life as a painter in a factory, Mykola would spend hours by the window, gazing at the view and producing his works.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 29, 2024

Both the Large Business and International Division, and the Small Business/Self Employed Division, are going to be involved in the effort.

From Washington Times • Sep. 5, 2023

Employed as a domestic worker by a pilot at the illegal mines, he offered her her first job.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2022

Employed in Burlington, New Jersey, on a job of printing paper money.

From Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes by Jorgenson, Chester E.