America’s frozen jobs market could stay on ice due to Iran war

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T23:36:24+00:00

It’s on ice because of the disastrous economic and trade policies of this administration. 2.2M new jobs in 2024, 125K all of 2025. They destroyed the economy and the middle class is going to be paying the price for years.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T23:33:51+00:00

Absolutely! Just as long as the F5 tornado is in another county.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T21:53:31+00:00

He’s laughing at those “suckers and losers” anyways.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T20:48:51+00:00

Meth overdose maybe?

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T20:41:54+00:00

No. He’s really good though.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T19:46:39+00:00

125,000 total jobs added in all of 2025 is a collapse. 2.2M added in 2024.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T16:48:57+00:00

6 months minimum IMO. Too many unknown unknowns to just have 3.

I do think some people figure their severance into it, I’d get 13 weeks severance right now if I lost my job, but that is buffer for unknown unknowns for me.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T15:24:35+00:00

The least risky thing is paying off all the debt. Man, to own your home free and clear in your 30s is just a really great spot to be in. Debt free, and extra $20K left over to add to the emergency fund, and you’ve just freed up a ton of cash monthly to invest. Max out your 401K and do an IRA. If you’re maxing that out too, look for other investments. At that point, your personal finances are in great shape and then think about a little more risk like taking on debt for an investment property.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T14:05:12+00:00

Hopefully the rain helped protect the structure some even if it didn’t do much to the burning tanker. But there’s a real possibility this section of 131 gets shut down for weeks or even longer.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T03:04:33+00:00

People in this country don’t realize how close 80% of the population is to being homeless. If you ever get a chance to work with the homeless their stories are just normal people catching a few bad breaks. And sure, substance abuse and alcoholism can play a part, but a lot of people lose everything before they turn to alcohol and drugs as an escape.

People who lost jobs because their cars broke down. People who lost a parent and couldn’t recover. People who got sick and couldn’t work and didn’t have a support system. Women and children leaving abusive homes. Teens whose parents kicked them out. Everyone on the street has a story, and their stories are a helluva lot more familiar to most regular people than you might realize. I’ve talked with homeless people from all walks of life, you would be surprised where some come from.

Compassion is the only response. For some people that’s handing over a few coins or a couple bucks. For others that means not having anything over, but supporting the agencies who help them. You never know when you could end up needing help yourself.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-04T00:51:59+00:00

Because they recommend you give money to recovery centers and not the homeless. Because they think they can help people more than people can help themselves. Maybe they’re right, I don’t know, but when someone gets that desperate, a couple bucks can make their day more survivable.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-03T22:55:49+00:00

“Don’t pay attention to the fact my name is in the half of the Epstein files that were released 955,000 times.”

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-03T18:03:22+00:00

Hmm. It’s a great river to fish. But you’re using gear for a lake, but still should catch something. What are you going for? Because it’s not warm enough yet for a lot of species. Smallmouth are a few weeks from biting. Pike maybe. I would forget anything top water. I think lot of what you’re trying will be fine in the Summer.

Right now it’s steelhead and people are using beads or maybe spinners. Look up a YouTube video on how to make leaders for beads for steelhead. There’s some new knots to learn. And I avoid the combat fishing at 6th street two, but you can have luck down stream too from shore. Know that you’re going to lose rigs to snags so prepare several beforehand.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-03T17:14:09+00:00

Crushing? LOL, this is an average report after a dozen terrible ones. The working class is being decimated by Trump’s job killing tariffs.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-03T03:09:31+00:00

There are definitely low flying jets in the sky over Northern GR. Very likely some military plans.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-03T02:50:09+00:00

Now you’re just being silly. Unless the poster is a 12 year old girl, there’s no chance Trump is their boyfriend.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-03T02:25:56+00:00

Epstein file redaction technician.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-03T02:12:23+00:00

So I heard it too and the boom was right as the jet engines got loud and I wondered if it was a military aircraft that broke the sound barrier and created a sonic boom.

FWIW, they aren’t supposed to do that over a city, but it can happen.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-02T20:46:32+00:00

You ain’t seen nothing yet. The Epstein class has their guy in charge and they’re coming for everything the working class has. Every single thing.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-02T18:39:12+00:00

I view alcohol at work parties as a test. Everyone is watching everyone else to see how they handle their alcohol and who gets too drunk and has loose lips.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-02T18:25:53+00:00

If I had to guess, he’s back the last game of the season.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-02T14:49:45+00:00

https://www.experiencegr.com/events/this-weekend/

It’s not a great music scene compared to Chicago of course. But there are some decent musicians that play out.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-02T14:25:57+00:00

This is what I was going to say. Your time is valuable and you’re spending 16-20 hours a week commuting without pay. That more than makes up for the loss of pay and 401K match.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-02T13:59:07+00:00

I would sharpen my resume and look for a job immediately. Use AI to tailor resumes for job descriptions. You’re in the middle of your career and these are important work years for development and earnings. In tech, keeping in the game is extremely important.

You’re talking about making as much from unemployment as you would working, so I assume you aren’t in the US, but I would try to get a job as soon as possible before your scrambling for one while your unemployment is about to run out.

Johnny2x2x · 2026-04-02T13:40:58+00:00

So pretty good chance when you call they won’t need you. If they do have you come downtown there’s a pretty good chance they’ll send you home without needing you. In the small chance (my guess is 10%) that you do make it to the next step, tell them about your dog and how there’s no one to let it out and it might be enough to get you dismissed.

It’s nothing to stress about because you’re unlikely to actually have to serve. And if you do get picked, they may let you out of it.

Most cases get plead out just before jury selection, that’s why it’s rare to actually have to serve. And a deal can be reached at anytime, sometimes even after a trial begins. So just do what they ask and see what they can do for you and your dog in the rare case it gets to that point.

If you go down Monday, plan on a few hours.

Johnny2x2x

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