The pinch on the pocketbooks of average people has translated into less work for gardeners, house cleaners, landscapers and other unskilled or low-skilled laborers.

• 一般人也不得不勒紧腰包，过去雇人做的事情现在都自己动手了。这样一来，园丁、清洁工、园艺师和其他没有特殊技术或技能较低的工人就发现活计变得越来越少了。