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Navigating Job Market Turbulence
This chapter explores the precarious state of the job market amid widespread layoffs in various industries, revealing significant job loss trends for the first time since late 2020. It examines the implications of economic policies, potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, and a recent court ruling on tariffs, emphasizing the rising unemployment rates, particularly among Black workers. Personal accounts of unemployment highlight the challenges faced in securing jobs, especially in the tech sector, contrasting with growth in healthcare and hospitality industries.
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