Denise Kemp+FollowUnemployment Rate Jumps: Should You Worry?Heads up: the unemployment rate just hit 4.6%, the highest in four years. That means more folks are job hunting than there are open positions. While some industries like healthcare are still hiring, government jobs are shrinking fast. If you’re thinking about buying a home, keep in mind that job security worries might slow down the housing market—even if mortgage rates drop. Bottom line: now’s a good time to update your resume and keep your emergency fund healthy! #RealEstate #Unemployment #JobMarket84Share
Jared Fields+FollowUnemployment Rate Creeps Up Despite Job GainsNovember’s jobs report is a total mixed bag: payrolls jumped way more than expected, but unemployment also ticked up to 4.6%. Experts are saying the numbers might be a little off thanks to the recent government shutdown, but the big takeaway? The job market is cooling down, and the Fed might not keep rates paused for long. Anyone else feeling whiplash from these updates? #JobCareer #JobsReport #Unemployment135Share
Elizabeth Krueger+FollowUnemployment Rate Hits Pandemic Highs AgainWild jobs report alert: Even though the U.S. added more jobs than expected in November, the unemployment rate just hit its highest point since the pandemic. Construction jobs are bouncing back (thanks, AI!), but layoffs are still rough, and a lot of new gigs aren’t permanent. Basically, the job market is sending mixed signals as we head into 2026. Is this a blip or a warning sign? #JobCareer #JobsReport #Unemployment10Share
zacharyhernandez+FollowLaid Off for 45 Days: How I Learned to Accept Free Food with Dignity.I used to be a tech engineer; now I count pennies for gas. My biggest fear is running into someone I know. That’s why I love the "Drive-thru" filter on Food Radar. No getting out, no small talk. Pop the trunk, volunteers load it up, close it, and I'm gone. It preserves my last bit of dignity. #Layoffs #TechIndustry #Unemployment #MentalHealth00Share
Jamie Santana+FollowGovt’s Tough Love for Jobless YouthsBig changes for young people on benefits: the government’s dropping £820 million to get 350,000 jobless youths into construction, hospitality, and care work. Say no to a job offer without a good reason? You could lose your benefits. The aim: tackle record youth unemployment and the rise in ‘Neets’ (not in education, employment, or training). More training, more jobs, but also more pressure to say yes. What do you think—fair push or too harsh? #JobCareer #youthjobs #unemployment10Share
Mary Vasquez+Followhe’s been “working from home” for two years — but i’m starting to think that job doesn’t exist. He says he works remotely. Every morning he sits at his desk, headphones on, typing like he’s in a meeting. But there’s something off. No calls. No emails. No paychecks. I asked him once, gently, “So… what exactly do you do?” He said, “Mom, you wouldn’t understand tech stuff.” I backed off. For months. Then last week, a letter came from the bank. Overdraft fees. Again. Turns out he hasn’t had a steady job since 2022. He’s been “freelancing.” Freelancing at what? No one knows. I wanted to scream. Instead, I asked him, “Why didn’t you tell me?” He said, “Because you’d see me as a failure.” I didn’t know what to say. I raised a man who’s too proud to ask for help— and too scared to grow up. Do I push him harder… or just let life do it for me? #Family #Unemployment #Parenting6447Share