• Em Adespoton
    10·
    11 months ago

    I wish they’d focus less on whether people are employed and more on whether people are earning enough to survive in their area.

    You could have 100% employment and find that everyone is below the poverty line. Or you could have 0% employment and find that the country is doing great due to volunteerism or fusion-based replicators.

    • Rodeo
      2·
      11 months ago

      Also how many of these are part time jobs picked up by someone who already has another job?

      “Job creation” data never includes how many people are having to work more than one job.

  • Avid Amoeba
    8·
    11 months ago

    “To keep the unemployment rate constant, approximately 50,000 additional jobs per month are needed given the immigration-driven population growth,” she said. “September’s numbers are on track to achieve this and are representative of a more balanced job market where employers are able to find talent when needed.”

    An important detail.