Julia Pollack, Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter, and Cardiff Garcia, a labor market reporter, dive into the intricate relationship between jobs and the economy. They discuss the dilemma of automation in factories and the uncertainty faced by workers. In agriculture, rising wages aren't drawing in workers, highlighting a disconnect in the labor market. The episode explores how changing job dynamics affect both skilled and unskilled labor, and the innovative strategies some businesses are employing to adapt to these challenges.