Failure Quote by Matthew Desmond
“You lose your home, you are much more likely to lose your job the year following. The reason for that comes back to the bandwidth problem: You're so focused on this event that you're making mistakes at work; you can relocate further from work, which can increase your tardiness and absenteeism and cause you to lose your job.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Evicted, Desmond, 2016
Housing loss often triggers a cascade of job instability due to stress and logistical challenges, highlighting a bandwidth problem.
In simple terms: Losing a home can cause job loss.
Key Takeaway
Address housing stability.
Themes
housing
employment
stress
bandwidth
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
sociological
practical
When to use this quote
- job search
- relocation planning
- financial counseling
- policy reform
Key Concepts
economic vulnerability
social safety net
Questions to Reflect On
- How does housing stability affect work performance?
- What policies can reduce this cascade?
A Different Perspective
Not all job loss stems from housing issues.
