We’re the wealthiest country on the planet. Access to affordable and high-quality child care should be a right, not a privilege reserved for the rich. We must do better for our kids and our working parents.

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

This is Eeyore. He led a sheriff's deputy to his grandma after she fell during their walk. We are awarding him the incredibly rare 15/10 (FB: OkaloosaSheriff)

Get the key facts about the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits at the center of the ongoing government shutdown.

A lot of people are out of work right now and looking for ways to keep the lights on until things get better. Here's how to make money fast when you can't wait for a weekly paycheck. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-mak...

"Every single day you live, you make a difference in the world, and you get to choose the difference that you make... Even today, where the planet is dark, there still is hope." - Dr. Jane Goodall, March 2025 Choose well, my friends.

There are a lot of tools, apps, and websites that you can use to help with a job search. Here are some that can help you streamline your job search and get hired faster. www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

"Nearly 80% of Americans want Congress to extend ACA tax credits, poll finds. Without the extension, premiums for plans on the ACA Marketplace will more than double." arstechnica.com/health/2025/...

Private employers shed 32,000 jobs in September (looks like this is hurting the Small to Med biz) adpemploymentreport.com

Jobs Data Paints a Grim Picture, Even Without a BLS Report open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” ― Jane Goodall 💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero

Lee Cooper finds purpose and a sense of community in his volunteer job at Maine Needs, a group that provides clothing for people in need.

In another sign of a shaky job market, ADP reports that private employers dropped 32,000 jobs in September. adpemploymentreport.com

Worst ADP print since March 2023.

During a government shutdown, federal agencies and services not deemed "essential" must stop working. Here's what's open and closed. bit.ly/4gQjzGV

My take on today's disappointing JOLTS report, which may be the final government data we get on the labor market for a while... Link: lnkd.in/gNaHxG-5

‘Labour of Love’ installation, 2022, a visual depiction of the 650 times artist Sarah Maple fed her baby over three months to highlight the sheer volume of work that is expected of mothers and to challenge people to rethink the value of the time spent #WomensArt

All eyes on DC today and tomorrow as the Administration and Congress play with our citizens, our government, and federal employees. Fingers crossed for minimal damage at all levels. www.govexec.com/workforce/20...

Whether you're between jobs or just struggling with the price of everything, side gigs can help you make ends meet. Here's where to find legit gigs. (Big thanks to @careersherpa.bsky.social for her insight!) thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-fin...

Understand how recruiters work!!!!

Sending a thank-you note after an interview, a conversation with someone helpful, a networking event, an informational interview, or any other job-related activity is a great way to help move your job search forward. www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

Anyone else want to live in a country like this? 👋

This is Annie. She is a dental therapy dog. Her job is to help patients experiencing anxiety by providing emotional support. While dentists go through years of schooling to treat patients Annie is able to lower their blood pressure and reduce anxiety just by being there. 14/10 (TT: funny.bunny9215)

🚨 3.3 MILLION PEOPLE. 372 studies. One clear message: not all physical activity is good for your mental health. ✅ Leisure-time exercise = better mental health ✅ Active transport & chores = modest benefits ❌ Work-related activity = linked to worse mental health bjsm.bmj.com/content/earl...

Please Do Not Take This Terrible Career Advice open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

The president signed executive orders that would charge companies $100,000 a year to hire a worker on an H1-B visa and allow wealthy foreigners to get a visa for $1 million.

Why is Gen Z Redfining work? Glassdoor via Hung Lee www.glassdoor.com/blog/why-gen...

BREAKING: President Trump signs a proclamation to overhaul the H-1B visa program for high-skilled workers, including a new $100,000 annual fee.

Friends and colleagues, I was impacted by the Xbox layoffs back in July. I'm am starting my job search in earnest now. Feel free to contact me with any opportunities in game design leadership and creative direction. (Or any other game design opportunities. Can't be too picky these days.)

For a column, looking to chat with earlyish-career workers about whether you’re struggling to focus on work/job-searching amid…well, everything else happening in the world. Would love to talk to experts, including organizers, on actions we can take at work or beyond to help. DMs/inbox always open.

The @aaup.org just shared guidance for academic workers on how to protect themselves online www.aaup.org/news/advisor...

Starbucks tightened its dress code. Now it’s facing a legal challenge in Illinois, Colorado, and California. f-st.co/KmCu2uu

Long term unemployment at post-Pandemic high, straining workers and economy. The U.S. economy is seeing a rise in long-term unemployment, with over 1.9 million Americans out of work for 27 weeks or more, sparking concerns about the labor market. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Some personal news: I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting. Thread incoming. substack.com/@karenattiah...

Just because you’re aware that you’re lucky to be employed doesn’t mean that you enjoy what you’re doing. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/10-tips-fo...

“.. There’s a new recognition certainly among White House folks, some GOP folks on the Hill, and elsewhere that we have a problem, and that lecturing the American people and telling them, ‘No, things are actually fine,’ is just not going to work.” @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

The NPR Network is working on a series about the rising cost of living. We want to hear from you: What costs are going up, and how are you coping? How is it changing the way you live?

Whether you’re the person who needs job search help or you want to help someone who does, there are easy-to-do ways to get or lend a helping hand. thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-hel...

"The number of Americans missing work for National Guard deployments or other military or civic duty is at a 19-year high, adding disruption to a labor market that’s already under strain." Pretty remarkable when we're not at war—except against our own people. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Both current undergrads and recent alums reveal how they're navigating the mixed AI messages they're getting from universities and the real world. f-st.co/ZzfsI20

Claims: 1/ An extremely concerning jump in initial claims to 263K (highest since the fall of 2021). This data includes Labor Day weekend, so maybe it's holiday noise, but I'm worried. A lot of it happened in Texas (IC there doubled from 17K to 32K).

This is truly outrageous. They cut funding to help children with brain cancer, and now enrollment in clinical trials has been halted. First time ever a president has given up on beating cancer. Awful. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/28/w...

🚨 New Mexico announced beginning November 1st, the state will guarantee no-cost childcare to all residents, regardless of their income level in what the governor’s office described as a “groundbreaking new initiative”, a model for the nation. Bravo 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Today's benchmark revision does nothing to the orange line, which does a pretty good job of telling you what's happening, and what's happened, in the labor market. Spend less time angsting about which of the blue lines are correct!

I enjoyed reading Annie Lowrey's article on this topic, but I'd frame it as: 1/ The primary issue is hiring is very low. It's difficult to find a job, which is annoying for people who already have jobs and really scary for people who don't have jobs but need them.

BLS Reports 900k Fewer Jobs Than Initially Reported. We're Not Surprised. My co-editor and I have been saying for a long time that there are a LOT fewer jobs out there than the data have shown so far. Now we have proof. (Being right isn't always fun.) open.substack.com/pub/thejobho...

How can you know which questions the interviewer is likely to ask — and which are a waste of time? thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-fig...

Job growth in 2025 so far has been dominated by the education & health sectors.

For years, the U.S. was essentially "an extension of our domestic market," says an Etsy seller in Canada. But now the rules and costs are far more imposing.