not even temporary design jobs want me, what do you call that?

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I call that a tough job market. Try not to take it personally—the market is really challenging right now.

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Some people are calling this the golden age of America, but I think it's more like a simply horrendous job market. All anyone can do is keep plugging away. Things have to pick up eventually, and you'll be situated to find a great position.

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“today’s job market”

Came here to say this. "Job hunting in 2026 in a nutshell". Hardly anyone is hiring. The few companies that are are only looking for unicorns.

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