In the second half of the 20th century, many inhabitants worked in nearby towns, but now the majority of the working age population works in other countries within the EU, although the majority of them return to retire in Giurtelecu Şimleului.
In the second half of the 20th century, many inhabitants had industrial jobs in nearby towns. Now, the majority of the working age population moves away to different parts of the European Union for various parts of their lives, although the majority of them return to retire in Giurtelecu Şimleului.