Tough Job Market

The cluster focuses on the difficulties of finding a new job or switching employment in a challenging job market, where many people cannot easily secure better opportunities or be selective.

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Sample Comments

michaelhoffman Nov 21, 2019 View on HN

Not everyone can easily find a new job whenever they want.

maleldil Mar 21, 2025 View on HN

You might find yourself in a job market where that isn't possible.

endersshadow May 10, 2012 View on HN

Good luck getting a job, though.

eunos Jan 25, 2025 View on HN

Job market kinda suck for employee so cant be picky I guess

em-bee Dec 7, 2024 View on HN

the challenge is finding such a job.

elblanco Oct 25, 2009 View on HN

Couldn't get a job elsewhere eh?

kevas Mar 25, 2019 View on HN

Here's a fun fact... not everyone can get a job at a place of their choosing at a drop of the hat.

davidw May 3, 2010 View on HN

"There don't seem to be many jobs"

TremendousJudge Aug 20, 2018 View on HN

getting a job isn't easy for everyone

alephnerd Jul 23, 2024 View on HN

She ain't wrong in this kind of a job market - beggars can't be choosers.