What are your thoughts on today's job market? Unemployment is low but it doesn't feel that way to me. Does it to you?

I've been unemployed for 6 months, & it's my 1st time being unemployed in my adult life, when it wasn't my choice. I've been diligent, but I see the same jobs I did months ago online, so are they really hiring? Recruiters have also been saying jobs are drying up, but that doesn't align with low unemployment.

Anyone else feel the same? I'm curious about your experience.

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There are segments within the big unemployment number. Corporate jobs are on the decline at the moment as companies right size from exuberant covid hiring.

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