The U.S. job market has been showing troubling signs of stagnation throughout 2024, and if the trend continues, it could raise concerns for many job seekers. In August, the U.S. economy added just 142,000 jobs, falling short of expectations of 161,000 new positions. This underperformance follows similarly disappointing reports from June and July, where job gains fell short by a total of 86,000 compared to forecasts by economists and analysts. These numbers indicate a slowdown in job creation, and for those actively searching for employment, it’s an unsettling situation. If you’re among those looking for new opportunities, you may be wondering how to sustain yourself while continuing the search, or even considering abandoning the job hunt altogether in favor of starting your own business or finding alternative sources of income. A Competitive and Narrow Job Market// As we move forward into the last quarter of 2024, it’s clear that the job market is highly competitive and opportunities a...
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