Morning Brew Daily Unpopular Jobs Are Becoming Desirable & Communal Dining Makes a Comeback
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Nov 18, 2025 Dive into the surprising trend of unpopular jobs becoming desirable as the labor market shifts under pressure. Explore Jeff Bezos' bold entry into the AI landscape with a startup focused on physical world modeling, backed by impressive funding. Bitcoin's recent plunge raises eyebrows on Wall Street, and Gen Z is redefining dining with a preference for communal tables, promoting social interactions and shared experiences. Meanwhile, Warren Buffett makes headlines with his first investment in Google, sparking discussions on tech stocks.
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Unpopular Jobs Are Suddenly Popular
- Companies like the Georgia Department of Corrections and Waste Management are suddenly flooded with applications.
- Employers who used to beg for workers can now be selective and hire more experienced candidates.
Filled Dirty Jobs Signal Labor Strain
- Filling low-pay, demanding roles signals a weakened job market not recovery.
- Toby Howell notes these are the positions people take when other opportunities dry up.
Traffic Flaggers Now In High Demand
- AQC Traffic Control saw applications jump from ~10 to ~80 per week in two years.
- CEO Marcus Rush can now hire selectively and demand experience for flagging roles.