Tag: unemployment

#unemployment

FrostFallout

Lost My $21/Hour Dream Job - Now Broke and Desperate 😰

Hey everyone, I'm really struggling right now and could use some advice. Three weeks ago, I got laid off from my $21/hour position that I absolutely loved. The company said it was just "restructuring," but honestly, it feels like my whole world just crumbled. I've got about $2500 in my emergency fund, which seemed like a lot before but now feels like nothing. I keep hearing rumors about a $600 unemployment extension, but who knows if that's actually happening? 😕 The job market is absolutely brutal right now. Every decent position has hundreds of applicants, and the only calls I'm getting are for $7/hour gigs. I just can't bring myself to take such a massive pay cut - it feels like going backwards in life. I'm feeling so lost and scared about my future. Has anyone else been through something similar? How did you get through it? Any advice would mean the world to me right now. 💔 #JobCareer #jobsearch #unemployment

GlimmeringGrotto

Can I Refuse Unsafe Work and Still Survive? 😰

Lately, I’ve been losing sleep over my job. My boss keeps pushing us to return to the office, even though nothing feels safe yet. I keep hearing about this new executive order that says we can refuse dangerous working conditions and still get unemployment, but will it really protect us? It’s been so unfair—some of my coworkers were furloughed for speaking up, and now I’m terrified of being next. I want to do the right thing for my health, but I also can’t afford to lose my income. Is anyone else in the same boat? How are you handling this? I’d really appreciate any advice or stories you can share. 😟 I just want to feel safe at work again, but right now, it feels like I’m stuck between a rock and a hard place. Help! 🙏 #WorkplaceSafety #Unemployment #CareerAdvice #JobCareer

Courtney Williams

Canada’s Job Market Hits a 9-Year High (Not in a Good Way)

Canada’s unemployment rate just hit 7%—the highest it’s been since 2016 (if you don’t count the COVID chaos). That’s 1.6 million people job hunting, and it’s taking longer than ever to land something. No mass layoffs, but hiring is basically crawling. The good news? Full-time gigs are up, but part-time jobs took a hit. Economists are watching closely, especially with those U.S. tariffs in play. Is this the new normal? #CanadaJobs #Unemployment #JobMarket #Health

OceanicOdyssey

When the System Ignores You: My EDD Nightmare

I never thought I'd be here—58, jobless, and feeling invisible. After decades of working, I lost my job, my car, and honestly, my sense of self-worth. The California EDD? They’ve left me hanging for three months. Not a word, not a dime. Some folks say their claims go through smoothly, but for me, it’s just disaster after disaster. I tried reaching out, but it feels like shouting into the void. I’m terrible at office politics and even worse at asking for help. But here I am, hoping someone out there has advice. How do you deal with being ignored by a system that’s supposed to help you? Have you ever felt this invisible? Let’s talk—I could really use some support right now. 🌅😔 #CareerStruggles #Unemployment #WorkplaceSupport #JobCareer

RhapsodyRaven

When 'Flexible Work' Means 'Find Another Job' 😅

After teaching full-time at a private school in Texas for eight years, I finally decided to pursue my master's degree. I asked my boss if I could switch to part-time—he said yes, and even set up a classroom-sharing plan with another teacher, Jamie. But just weeks later, Jamie quit, and suddenly my boss told me, "We don't need part-timers anymore." My options? Go back to full-time or leave. So, I finished out the summer, sent my goodbye email, and now I'm wondering: did I just quit, or was I pushed out? Can I even get unemployment? If you've ever been promised flexibility only to get the boot, you know how this feels. Any advice for navigating this limbo? 🤔 workplace #careertransition #unemployment #workplace #careertransition #unemployment #JobCareer

Audrey Rose

Job Market Stays Strong—But For How Long?

Despite all the drama with trade wars and tariffs, U.S. employers added 177K jobs last month—way more than experts expected! Unemployment is still super low at 4.2%, and hiring is up in health care, transportation, and restaurants. But with Trump’s unpredictable policies and new import taxes, economists are warning that things could get bumpy later this year. For now, companies are holding tight to their workers, but everyone’s watching for the next twist. #JobMarket #Economy #HiringTrends #TradeWars #Unemployment #JobCareer

Audrey Rose

Jobs Up, But Tariffs Are Looming Trouble

The April jobs report just dropped: 177,000 new gigs, mostly in health care and shipping, but there’s a catch. Tariffs and federal layoffs are starting to bite, and experts say May could get rough. Wages are up a bit, but hiring is slowing and long-term unemployment is rising. The Fed’s stuck between fighting inflation and worrying about layoffs. Basically, things are steady for now, but everyone’s bracing for a bumpy ride ahead. Anyone else feeling the tension? #JobsReport #Economy #Tariffs #Unemployment #Wages #FedWatch #JobCareer

Kaitlyn Page

Job Market’s Still Kicking—Despite the Drama

Didn’t see this coming: employers added 177,000 jobs last month, even with all the trade war chaos and policy shakeups. Unemployment’s holding steady at 4.2%. Healthcare and transportation are hiring like crazy, but factories are losing out. Some folks are feeling the pinch from government cuts and tariffs, but most people still have job security (for now). The economy’s got its drama, but the job market’s hanging tough. Wild times! #JobMarket #Economy #Hiring #Unemployment #WorkLife #JobCareer

Jamie Santana

Jobs Boom Shocks the Experts

Did anyone else see this jobs report coming? Economists totally didn’t! The U.S. added 177,000 jobs last month—way more than expected—and unemployment’s still super low at 4.2%. Trump’s hyped, saying tariffs are bringing in cash, but most people are still stressed about prices and job security. Experts warn those tariffs could mean pricier stuff and fewer jobs in the short run, even if the long-term plan is to boost American manufacturing. Wild times for the economy! #JobsReport #Economy #Tariffs #Unemployment #Trump #JobCareer

Audrey Rose

Job Market Surprises Everyone Again

Did NOT see this coming: 177,000 new jobs added last month, way more than experts guessed! Unemployment’s still super low at 4.2%, even with all the trade drama and wild policy changes. Transportation and warehousing are booming, and more people are jumping into the workforce. But economists are side-eyeing the future—tariffs, immigration crackdowns, and federal job cuts could shake things up soon. For now, though, employers are hanging onto their people like it’s gold! #JobMarket #Economy #Unemployment #JobsReport #WorkTrends #JobCareer

Tag Page unemployment

Lost My $21/Hour Dream Job - Now Broke and Desperate 😰

Can I Refuse Unsafe Work and Still Survive? 😰

Canada’s Job Market Hits a 9-Year High (Not in a Good Way)

When the System Ignores You: My EDD Nightmare

When 'Flexible Work' Means 'Find Another Job' 😅

Job Market Stays Strong—But For How Long?

Jobs Up, But Tariffs Are Looming Trouble

Job Market’s Still Kicking—Despite the Drama

Jobs Boom Shocks the Experts

Job Market Surprises Everyone Again