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Navigating Joblessness: Challenges and Mismatches
This chapter delves into the prevalent issue of joblessness in the Western world, particularly among recent graduates facing difficulties in securing relevant employment despite official low jobless figures. Personal stories from Spain shed light on the struggles of being overqualified for low-paying jobs and the mismatch between youth skills and job opportunities. Discussions also center around underemployment, stagnant wage growth, and the impact of the Great Recession on employment, emphasizing the need to address hidden segments of non-employed workers and the disappearance of good jobs.