Why Everyone Feels Insane Right Now

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In this month's video essay, Chelsea dives into the dichotomy we currently can't escape: a "booming" economy and positive stock market growth amidst a high cost of living and job market that seems terrible for everyone.

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00:00:00 Intro
00:06:22 Why no one is hiring but everyone is interviewing
00:12:40 The pandemic of it all
00:19:12 Congratulations graduate, there are no jobs
00:28:30 Layoffs: bad for employees, great for companies
00:35:36 The gig economy enters the chat
00:48:00 You're looking for a job, now what?
00:54:11 What to do if you're not actively looking
01:00:39 Conclusion


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