𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀

If you’re deep in the job search grind, these numbers aren’t just another headline—they’re a reality check.

Inflation has cooled to 3.2% year-over-year as of July 2024. That’s a significant drop from the pandemic’s peak, but does it really matter if you’re still hustling to find work?

The job market? It’s reportedly easing up.

Here’s the hard truth: the U.S. only added 114,000 jobs in July.

That’s a major slowdown.

Meanwhile, unemployment has jumped to 4.3%, the highest since October 2021. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a signal that the labor market is cooling off, and fast.

Wage growth? Sure, it’s still up 4.4% from last year, but if that increase isn’t reflected in your paycheck or job prospects, what’s the point?

⬆️⬆️⬆️ AND UM…. This forecast is SCARY AF! ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️

Here’s what I see: The competition for jobs is still fierce. Layoffs might have slowed, but companies are cautious, tightening the belt on new hires. They’re investing in AI, not in you.

And let’s be clear, this cooling job market isn’t bringing relief—it’s bringing uncertainty.

Every resume you send, every interview you nail, might feel like progress, but the landscape is shifting under your feet.

The headlines say ‘easing,’ but do you feel it? Or are you grinding harder than ever, with nothing to show for it yet?

I know jobs. I live this career ecosystem daily. Here’s what I think: Keep pushing, but don’t be fooled by the numbers. The game is still on, and it’s still tough out there.

Am I the only one who feels like we’re watching these stats more obsessively than ever? Probably not. Keep your eye on the prize, but don’t let the headlines mess with your head.

INFLATION UPDATE VIDEO August 14, 2024

Every step you take is progress, but the reality is, relief might still be out of reach for a while. Stay sharp. Stay ready. You’ve got this.