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Ann Francis thought grad school would be her ticket to a stable and fulfilling career. Nearly two years later, she’s hoping a pivot to nursing will get her out of a deep financial hole.Since earning an MBA in 2023, Francis has struggled to land human resources roles. She said she’s…

Regina Higuera built a life in the United States. As a single mother in Los Angeles, she raised three American-born children and worked in the garment industry, making pennies per sewn item.Now, she’s moved back to Mexico, the country she left 36 years ago, because Immigration and Customs Enforcement ramped…