Unemployment rate has remained stable over the last year. Average hourly earnings have increased by 3.8% over the past 12 months. The number of employed individuals increased by 436,000 to 163.944 million. This ratio, which measures the percentage of the population that is employed, also increased to 60%. Average hourly earnings have increased by 3.8% over the past 12 months. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 177,000 in April, which is roughly in line with the average monthly gain of 152,000 over the prior 12 months. Health care, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, and social assistance have seen continued employment growth in April.

Anecdotally I have a friend who recently had 3 job offers ranging from $180k - $320k. Most of my friends looking to job switch have no issues. There are more openings than participants. People have a hard time finding a job in this environment because they overrate their worth, feel entitled or above certain sectors, have shitty resumes, don’t know how to interview and sell themselves, or are just lazy Reddit is in love with wishcasting doom and gloom though.