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US adds disappointing 29,000 jobs and unemployment ticks up to 4.2% in September

The U.S. job market saw a sharp decline, with only 29,000 new positions added last month, pushing the unemployment rate up slightly to 4.2%. Economists had expected better results, predicting the creation of roughly 90,000 jobs. Consumer confidence has taken a hit as many Americans voice their worries about the…

The Economic Times · Oct 2

US jobs growth undershoots expectations with 60,000 fewer jobs added than expected

Friday's update is the final official jobs snapshot prior to Nov. 3 elections that will reveal whether Trump's Republicans can preserve their full command of Congress

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Confidence about the economy is in short supply despite a relatively solid job market

The official numbers show that the U.S. job market has proven sturdy in the face of one shock after another – President Donald Trump’s trade wars, persistent inflation, high interest rates, a conflict with Iran that has sent gasoline prices rocketing and squeezed family budgets

The Independent UK · Oct 2

‘I am never off the clock’: inside the booming world of gen Z side hustles

More young Americans are taking on side gigs to explore their passions and make extra cash while navigating an unstable job market

The Guardian - US · Feb 11

As AI automates roles and companies pull back hiring, Americans hit rock-bottom confidence in landing a job—and baby boomers fear they’re locked out

Americans without college degrees, those earning less than $100,000, and baby boomers over the age of 60 are the least optimistic about their job prospects.

Fortune · Jan 28

Gen Z isn't quiet quitting. They're side hustling

Over half of Gen Z is taking on extra work as economic uncertainty grows.

Axios · Jan 10

The 'Forever Layoff' Era: 2025 Becomes the Worst Year for Job Security — Here's Who's Hit Hardest

US employers announced 1.17 million layoffs through November 2025, the highest since the pandemic. Glassdoor warns 'forever layoffs' are fuelling chronic workplace anxiety across industries.

International Business Times UK · Dec 15, 2025

The 'forever layoffs' era hits a recession trigger as corporates sack 1.1 million workers through November

That’s the most since 2020—but then you have to go back to 2009 to find when companies let so many workers go.

Fortune · Dec 9, 2025

Be careful boomers, your Gen Z coworker may be recording you—9-to-5s aren’t just about climbing the ladder, they’re about content

Long gone are the days of younger workers walking their bosses to their car to banter for a promotion. Instead, they’re turning to TikTok for fulfillment.

Fortune · Sep 6, 2025

Gen Z is adopting 'career minimalism,' killing off the ladder for a 'lily pad' mentality, Glassdoor says

“Conscious unbossing” is becoming a way of life for Gen Z, but they will still accept a manager role for higher pay or a higher title.

Fortune · Aug 26, 2025