Literal: Jobs and Careers, Inside of an Unemployment Office, Waiting, Older Unshaven Man, Relaxed Wardrobe, Government forms.
Symbols: Ampersand, Red Explosion icon behind the word Free.
In this image that depicts the word 'unemployment' we see a older African American man sitting in what can be assumed an unemployment office. Dressed in a large light blue t-shirt with a centered white and dark blue abstract icon that is unrecognizable. Under the blue t-shirt we see a long sleeved white flannel shirt that is pushed up to the mans elbows and he is wearing long khakis for the outfits bottoms. As the man sits in his seat he is reading a small paper back book, only a few pages in. He is doesn't seem to plan to stay long as he sits with his backpack still on his back, one diagonal strap across his chest keeping it in place. Behind the man a set of business cubicle walls are visible and unidentifiable people are seen sitting inside of them, one person in each cubby. In front of the man is a clear plastic paper display holder, which is holding some kind of form, most likely a unemployment government form. In front of that display, in the foreground of the image is a wire newspaper dispenser with a sign displaying the words 'Jobs & Careers', 'The Bay Area's Most Widely Read', and 'Free.' The words 'Jobs & Careers' and 'The Bay Area's Most Widely Read' is a yellow colored text on the signs navy blue background, and the word 'Free' is white and is placed in the upper right corner of the sign surrounded by a red geometric explosion symbol.
The irony behind this image is the juxtaposition of the man in the mid-background, as he seems to be nonchalantly sitting in a government office, which most likely is an umemployment office, in unprofesional attire, reading what looks to be a novel. Across from him is a newspaper stand that holds information on available career opportunities, yet the gentleman doesn't seem interested in it.
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