Do these sentences make sense:
a) "The reason why you can't find a job is because you're being too fussy. There are some jobs which are not too hard and could at least pay for your livelihood if you were willing to take them."
b) "The reason why you can't find a job is because you're being too picky. There are some jobs which are not too hard and could at least pay for your living if you were willing to take them."
Yes. Just say ' the reason' , not the reason why . pay for your livelihood / pay for your living more natural is pay your living expenses.
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Yes.
Just say 'the reason', not the reason why.
pay for your livelihood / pay for your living more natural is pay your living expenses.
Use "The reason ... is that ...", not "The reason ... is because...", but note that you'll hear it almost daily with 'is because', even in television interviews of very educated people.