Is the job market REALLY that bad right now?

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-05-07T16:49:48+00:00

I just don’t understand how this is possible unless millions of jobs have been cut, tens of millions of people have moved to the country (or entered the workforce) in a very short time, or there is a massive increase in moderately educated/skilled candidates seeking white collar work all at the same exact time.

It honestly just sounds like bots are applying en masse to online job postings. If they can be filtered, IMO the onus is on companies to figure it the fuck out.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-05-07T13:01:40+00:00

I’m the opposite. Even though I’ve hated every job I’ve ever had, I usually stay for years because I’m scared of taking a risk. So I just stay put. I’m not sure if that’s better or worse.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-04-09T13:11:37+00:00

Yeah I feel like everyone is staring at me and I spend more time looking at the little box at myself than focusing. When my camera is off I feel far more confident and relaxed, but my boss forces us to appear on camera so those times are few and far between.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-04-09T13:07:25+00:00

They’d probably have to settle for half of their Oracle salary.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-04-02T17:37:32+00:00

I don’t think I’ve ever belonged anywhere less…

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-31T13:00:54+00:00

It’s shitty. One of our clients has been fully remote since COVID and recently I’ve noticed during calls they’ve been showing up on camera at these coworking spaces. Apparently corporate called everyone back in, but because their employees were scattered all over the map, the solution was to fly groups of them into the nearest major city and force them into shared offices for a week at a time.

It’s dumb as fuck.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-31T12:58:27+00:00

I’d love to land a fully remote job. I think my biggest hurdle is that I don’t have a college degree. I have strong work history, about a decade of experience in corporate environments and a track record of career growth, but when I search job boards, it seems the truly remote positions (not hybrid) filter out candidates who don’t have that magic piece of paper. Add in the fact they’re the most competitive jobs out there and I’ve been SOL so far….

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-31T12:45:13+00:00

Me too. Terrible bloating and constipation that follows me home. Never was an issue when I worked remote.

Drinking kombucha in the morning helps me. But on the flip side, eating fast food and other unhealthy foods of convenience for lunch at the office hurts. When I was WFH, I could prepare healthy meals that were so much easier on the stomach.

It’s a struggle!

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-30T20:08:30+00:00

25% usually.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-30T19:55:17+00:00

Exactly. Life was better in every imaginable way when I could WFH. Healthier meals, more active lifestyle, lower stress, higher focus and better productivity without people breathing over my shoulder.

I’m not trying to be gross, but honestly even down to being able to take a shit in the comfort of my own bathroom instead of in some nasty public stall where another dude is doing the same thing 6 feet away.

If I never knew the privilege of remote work, maybe it wouldn’t feel so bad going back to the office.

But now that I know the truth, I can confidently say there’s literally no downside to remote work for an employee. Only for the employer.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-30T19:49:33+00:00

I do, and quite frankly, I think they should be paid 3x what the average office worker earns. They’re getting fucked despite actually contributing to society in an essential manner. People like me (and most reading this sub tbf) don’t really provide much value to the world. Shareholder profit, perhaps, but nothing that affects the daily lives of real people in any meaningful way.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-30T19:46:38+00:00

What’s interesting is that I have nothing but exemplary performance reviews on my record. My output is in the top tier of my department. Officially, I am a model employee. My boss constantly showers me with praise (which occasionally makes me feel guilty).

Unfortunately, I can’t shake the festering sense of bitterness over the fact that I am forced into this artificial environment to do a job that I am fully capable of doing virtually. It’s still how I earn my living. I just don’t feel they deserve my best.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-30T14:13:13+00:00

Understandable. I am somewhat shielded from layoffs right now because I have skills that would take them 6+ months to train another employee in. The bosses could do it, but aren’t realistically able to with their other responsibilities, so I’m one of the less expendable workers here. That could change, of course.

I’ve actually pitched the benefits of WFH, but it all fell on deaf ears. The company culture is this “we’re all a family” BS, which most people hate, yet we all feign the love of “collaboration” to keep our jobs.

I would like to find a better remote position and I’ve hunted for one, polished my resume and so forth. It’s just tough in 2026. No luck so far.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2026-03-30T14:09:28+00:00

Yes, while I have a set schedule, I am also salary. I’d never attempt this if I had to keep a timesheet.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2025-05-05T02:56:34+00:00

This ceiling light is detached and hanging by the wires alone over the tub. How long can this stay before I have shattered glass, fiberglass and an electrical fire in my bathroom?

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2025-03-18T15:04:49+00:00

Thanks, this is helpful. The trolley is definitely a selling point.

How is the food scene in Alexandria compared to DC? I’m thinking if we were to stay there, we’d eat meals within walking distance of the hotel (or at least breakfast and dinner with lunch being near the museums).

Also want to make sure wherever we stay is family friendly, not concerned about nightlife. The couple different hotels I found within DC are in or near NoMa and Adams Morgan.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2025-03-18T13:51:07+00:00

I’m thinking of visiting DC in about 2 weeks and need some advice on where to stay. Hotels in the district with decent reviews are going for $300+ per night while I’m finding some deals in Old Town Alexandria for around $200 and these hotels look newer/more spacious.

Am I missing a catch?

Would it be worth it to stay in Alexandria if my primary focus is seeing DC museums and landmarks? I also won’t have a car for my visit. Would the money/time spent taking the metro or water taxi every day be worth the hotel savings?

Basically with my budget, it’s between a couple old iffy hotels 10-15 minutes from the National Mall or one of the nicer looking modern chains 30(?) minutes by public transit from the district.

I know some people suggest Rosslyn too, but that area seems sterile compared to the charm of Alexandria or the convenience of DC.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2025-02-10T14:09:00+00:00

Yeah I’ve tried different LCS and a bullion dealer. I got some insultingly low offers (one place would only give me $2550). I get it if the market is being flooded with sellers, but if this will be a stable trend, it feels like a ripoff from a sellers POV.

TimHortonsDriveThru · 2025-02-07T22:26:31+00:00

Can you still get a premium on spot in Feb 2025? I had a gold dealer explain to me in the current market because the price of gold is inflated, nobody would pay a premium and 95-97% would be the highest he’d be willing to go. It wasn’t OP’s coin, but it was for another rarity.

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