Big Take The Hot Market for Jobs No One Wants
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Nov 19, 2025 Mike Sasso, an economic reporter for Bloomberg, sheds light on the surprising uptick in interest for traditionally undesirable jobs like substitute teaching and traffic flagging. He discusses a notable 30% rise in clicks for seasonal job postings and explains how high turnover in blue-collar roles is drawing more applicants. Sasso highlights improved retention rates in waste management and explores the implications of layoffs from major companies. He also addresses how some jobs are less susceptible to automation, offering newfound stability in uncertain times.
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From Radio Host To Substitute Teacher
- Danielle Norwood lost her radio job and struggled to find comparable work for months.
- She considered many fields and eventually pivoted toward substitute teaching after long unemployment and demoralizing rejections.
Undesirable Jobs Are Heating Up
- Jobs with high disamenities (danger, temp schedules, low pay) are attracting more applicants now than in recent years.
- Mike Sasso says waste management, traffic flagging and military recruiting show measurable increases in interest and retention.
Seasonal Clicks Signal Broader Shift
- Seasonal job interest spiked nearly 30% year over year on Indeed during the holidays.
- Mike Sasso used this signal as a lead indicator that applicants are expanding into second-choice roles.