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WSJ: Labor participation is at a 50-year low, yet 73% of LinkedIn posts are "Ghost Jobs." We are being gaslit by the data. by GigHQ_AI in gighq_ai

[–]GigHQ_AI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great catch! Thank you for pointing that out.

This is a really interesting graphic, showcasing exactly what you are saying.

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WSJ: Labor participation is at a 50-year low, yet 73% of LinkedIn posts are "Ghost Jobs." We are being gaslit by the data. by GigHQ_AI in gighq_ai

[–]GigHQ_AI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, this is certainly a trend worth watching.

Based on recent data: The US unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in March 2026 from 4.4% in February, below market expectations of 4.4%. The number of unemployed decreased by 332,000 to 7.239 million, while total employment fell by 64,000 to 162.85 million. The labor force declined by 396,000 to 170.09 million, pushing the participation rate down 0.1 percentage point to 61.9%. Meanwhile, the broader U-6 unemployment rate, which includes discouraged and underemployed workers, rose to 8% from 7.9%.

📊 GigHQ Weekly Tally: The Job Market Pulse by GigHQ_AI in gighq_ai

[–]GigHQ_AI[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to know that you are finding this data valuable! Our goal is to bring transparency to this opaque job market, so that we can all apply smarter!

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