Everyone’s been doomscrolling about layoffs and hiring freezes, but the latest numbers are a little more hopeful. December saw private employers add 41,000 jobs (after a rough November), and small businesses even bounced back a bit. Layoffs are actually down, and while it’s still tough out there for job hunters, things aren’t falling off a cliff. The real test comes with the next big government jobs report—fingers crossed for more good news! #JobCareer #JobMarket #Hiring