"A lot of them are really uncertain how long it's going to last, and even if they're going to have their jobs at the end,"
"it was more of sad feeling this go around."
"We're just getting back up and now this. So I'm a little concerned to see how many people are going to stay home now,"
"The bars got packed because people were commiserating and drinking. The restaurant obviously got quiet,"
Regular customers have told staff they might not be in for a while because of furloughs and job uncertainty. Many furloughed workers expressed sadness rather than celebration during the shutdown. Restaurants face higher costs for labor and ingredients while tourism is down and consumer spending is tightening amid fears of federal layoffs. Businesses are still recovering from an August slump tied to law enforcement actions and an immigration crackdown, with some establishments delaying rehiring and holding off on increasing staff hours. Operators worry that temporary discounts or happy hours may only provide short-term relief if the shutdown endures.
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