Hill stations have high employment during summer or snowfall seasons, but many hotels and guides lose work during the monsoon.
Many rural workers do not have the skills or opportunities to move into non-farming jobs (like small-scale manufacturing or services) during the off-season. 5. Impact on the Economy
| Seasonal Unemployment | Disguised Unemployment | |----------------------|------------------------| | Person has no work in off-season | Person is employed but not needed (extra worker) | | Visible and temporary | Hidden and permanent | | Example: Farm laborer in winter | Example: Family of 5 farming on 2 acres |