Something not talked about enough is how the year 1971 broke the economy forever. In 1971 minimum wage was $1.60/ hour, That’s 1.82 oz of gold per week for 40 hours. Today, this would be $192/ hour and $7,700/ week. That’s what they stole from us.

My recap of this week's labor market data! I'm excited to get back to timely gold-standard BLS data with next week's JOLTS report. Link: open.substack.com/pub/macromos...

Cyber Monday is ridiculous at the best of times. If you're unemployed, it's especially grotesque. So @alisondoyle.bsky.social and I wrote about job search tools that are totally free (in our newsletter, which is also free): thejobhopper.substack.com/p/free-tools...

7 Signs Your LinkedIn Profile Is Invisible Learn the key signals that make your LinkedIn profile invisible in search and what you can change to get more views, calls, and interviews. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/7-signs-yo...

"We must look at the world through God's eyes, with the gaze of the small, the humble, those without power." #LiveTheGospel #BeHumble #LoveEachOther #RememberThePoor www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Do you know someone who needs job search help, or do you need a helping hand? Losing a job happens to almost everyone at some point in their working life, and it’s a tough spot to be in. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

I cannot believe this is a thing we had to write in 2025, but here we are. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

An extraordinary, beautiful, and heartbreaking piece by writer & environmentalist Tatiana Schlossberg (Caroline Kennedy’s daughter). My prayers go out to her and her family. www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

Earlier this year Jane Evans ran an informal LinkedIn experiment: 2 women & 2 men, posted identical content at the same time. The women had a combined 154K followers, the men had only 9,389. Guess who got the highest reach? Yep, the men. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

In September, 44% of middle-income Americans reported they were financially “worse off” than a year ago, while 23% said they were “better off,” ~ unchanged from last September, when 48% reported being “worse off” versus 24% who said “better off.” www.wsj.com/personal-fin...

"What necessary perspectives do we lose, and what questions go unasked and unanswered, when Black journalists are among the first to be seen as disposable on a masthead?" www.refinery29.com/en-us/black-...

Ever applied for a job, felt really good about it, only to get that rejection email three minutes later? Or what about those rejections that come through late at night or on a Sunday? If you're curious to learn more about how this all works, check this: newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/why-your-r...

It can be challenging to know which websites, apps, and tools are truly best for accelerating your job search. To save time and to help you simplify your decisions, The Job Hopper has teamed up with some of the most effective platforms to help you get hired. www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

It's been too long since a BLS chart thread, here we go! Remember, this data is all 2 months old. 1/ The most worrisome thing I see in this report is the rise in the unemployment rate, to 4.44% (a 0.12pp increase). Not everything in this report is as disappointing.

If you squint at this data, you can see the story that will likely become clearer when the partial October data comes out. But if you're unemployed, you don't need a government report to tell you that it's rough out there right now. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/jobs-repor...

What if the reason you are not getting interviews is not your experience, but that your LinkedIn profile is invisible in search? www.linkedin.com/posts/janteg...

Economists projected a cooling labor market for weeks during the government shutdown.

What to Do If You Lose Your Job open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

11695 I’m talking to you! We’ve received over 50K resumes, from every single zip code in NYC… except for one. Apply today and help us build a City Hall for everyone.

80% of women who stay home do so to take care of the household vs 23% of stay-at-home men. 34% of stay-at-home men are due to illness/disability, 13% are retired, 13% can't find work, 8% go to school. 3 decades ago, 4% of stay-at-home men took care of kids. fortune.com/2025/11/13/m...

“The government shutdown is piling on top of all tariffs and everything else. And the question is, at some point, do these things break? At some point, does the very slow, gradual slide …turn out to be a precipitous fall?” - me, to @samfields.bsky.social

If you’re job searching and getting nowhere fast, it’s not your fault. This is the toughest job market that we can remember. Huntr’s Job Search Trends Report Q3 2025 offers data-backed suggestions for how to tweak your job search to get better results. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/what-succe...

When you need career or job search advice, The Job Hopper provides free job search tips, the best sites and apps for job seekers, interview guidance, career tools, links to free courses and training programs, and news about the job market. thejobhopper.substack.com

5 weeks ago, I wrote about the shutdown's impact on the labor market and how big it would be. A big reason why the impact has been small so far: few irreversible events. But we're starting to cross some potentially more serious and economically destructive milestones...

The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet. open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

Recovery remains elusive in a year of change | LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/pulse/recove...

Until now, Social Security disability benefits got easier to qualify for as a person reached 50+. A new Trump plan would end that. Under the plan, millions, particularly in red states, could find it more difficult to qualify for disability benefits in the future. ➡️ More: propub.li/4oeO7VO

If you’re unemployed or hoping to boost your emergency fund, a seasonal job might be just what you’re looking for. Despite corporate layoffs, retailers and other companies are still hiring for holiday season. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-fin...

Lay-offs and AI on.ft.com/4qG3Pec | opinion

The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse. I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email

More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.

Amid national economic insecurity, Minnesota just ranked as a top three state in the nation for job seekers. That includes nation-leading job benefits, worker protections, and a diverse economy. If you need a job, we want you here. bringmethenews.com/minnesota-bu...

As SNAP funding is about to dry up and the shutdown continues, there are nonprofits and companies offering free food to those in need. Here's a list of some of them. www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

Door Dash using its services to help those in need in November. https://www.wkrg.com/national/doordash-waiving-fees-for-snap-recipients-in-november-delivering-food-bank-donations/ 

We have new unemployment rate data out of Morning Consult, through October 25th. Less good than a few months ago (when it was down significantly Y/Y), but not clearly deteriorating yet either. No big alarm bells about the labor market here.

Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts #HR www.reuters.com/business/wor...

Just because you’re not planning to leave your job any time soon doesn’t mean that you want your career momentum to grind to a halt. Getting promoted at your current employer can help you make more money, build your resume, and stave off boredom. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/job-huggin...

How To Job Search While Still Employed Learn how to job search while employed, protect your privacy, manage recruiters, and handle your manager’s reaction with confidence and professionalism. newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/how-to-job...

Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits. n.pr/4qyjBIi

What can you do if you’ve run out of unemployment benefits, are about to lose them, or if your benefits aren’t enough to pay the bills? It’s scary to have little or no income, but you may be eligible for financial assistance that will help. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/where-to-g...

If you are looking to support federal employees, one good place to donate to is the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund. They are providing shutdown grants for federal employees that would be making less than $60k. feea.org/support/

If you've been impacted by the government shutdown, your paycheck isn't enough to make ends meet, or your unemployment benefits aren't enough either or are about to run out, here are some ways to earn extra cash and find a new job quickly. www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

Families are already hanging by a thread, but the sad truth is it’s about to get a lot worse when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November. It’s time to find our local food banks and help out with donations and volunteer hours if you are able.

making a living vs making a life here is the best advice I have about making your life in the creative arts. it's advice from my mum. it has made my whole life better and if you want to be an artist I think it'll make yours better too: naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-best-a...

Starting November 1st, SNAP benefits are being cut, leaving millions of people with limited or no access to food. If you are able to help, help. Food banks also take cash donations, which allow them to fill the banks with what they know is most needed. We are truly all we have.

The best networkers aren’t asking for jobs. They’re asking for AIR Advice (career advancement, job search, career changes) Information (companies, industry trends, news) Recommendations (associations, skills, people to meet)

It’s worth talking about how to evaluate any kind of training course before you invest, no matter what skillset you’re hoping to enhance. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/before-you...

We're putting out $25M in grants to train 22,000+ California workers in the skilled trades like construction. That's on top of the $30M announced last week for apprenticeships in health care, education, and tech. You shouldn't need a college degree to land a high-paying job.