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Jobs Secure, But Finding One Is Hard | Odessa News
The U.S. job market is in a weird limbo: workers with jobs are staying put like never before, layoffs are near historic lows, and unemployment dipped to 4.2%—its lowest in a year. But for those seeking work or re-entering the workforce, it’s tougher than ever, with long-term unemployment hitting a four-and-a-half-year high. Companies are hiring again—averaging 92K jobs monthly—but not nearly enough to keep up with demand, especially as tech boosts efficiency while other sectors scramble to pay premium wages (a 7% jump for switchers last month). Complicating things further: younger workers are…
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