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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 5h

More than 47 million Americans — including one in five children — don’t have reliable, affordable access to nutritious food. And as the cost of living skyrockets, more families are depending on SNAP benefits, or food stamps, to put food on the table.

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 1d

Amid national economic insecurity, Minnesota just ranked as a top three state in the nation for job seekers.

That includes nation-leading job benefits, worker protections, and a diverse economy.

If you need a job, we want you here.

bringmethenews.com/minnesota-bu...

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Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 2d

As SNAP funding is about to dry up and the shutdown continues, there are nonprofits and companies offering free food to those in need. Here's a list of some of them.
www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

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WKRG-TV 5 @wkrg5.bsky.social · 3d

Door Dash using its services to help those in need in November.
https://www.wkrg.com/national/doordash-waiving-fees-for-snap-recipients-in-november-delivering-food-bank-donations/

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Guy Berger @econberger.bsky.social · 3d

We have new unemployment rate data out of Morning Consult, through October 25th.

Less good than a few months ago (when it was down significantly Y/Y), but not clearly deteriorating yet either. No big alarm bells about the labor market here.

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Michael Carty @mjcarty.bsky.social · 3d

Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts

#HR

www.reuters.com/business/wor...

Exclusive: Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say

Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning Tuesday, as the company works to pare expenses and compensate for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter.

www.reuters.com

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Jen Hubley Luckwaldt @jenlucky.bsky.social · 4d

Just because you’re not planning to leave your job any time soon doesn’t mean that you want your career momentum to grind to a halt. Getting promoted at your current employer can help you make more money, build your resume, and stave off boredom.
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/job-huggin...

Job Hugging? Here Are 8 Tips to Get Promoted Right Where You Are

Even if you're not looking for a new job, you still want your career to progress. Here's how to keep things moving without leaving your current role.

thejobhopper.substack.com

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Jan Tegze @jantegze.com · 5d

How To Job Search While Still Employed

Learn how to job search while employed, protect your privacy, manage recruiters, and handle your manager’s reaction with confidence and professionalism.

newsletter.jobsearch.guide/p/how-to-job...

How To Job Search While Still Employed

Learn how to job search while employed, protect your privacy, manage recruiters, and handle your manager’s reaction with confidence and professionalism.

newsletter.jobsearch.guide

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NPR @npr.org · 5d

Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits. n.pr/4qyjBIi

Why the ACA needs young people — and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance

Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits.

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Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 5d

What can you do if you’ve run out of unemployment benefits, are about to lose them, or if your benefits aren’t enough to pay the bills? It’s scary to have little or no income, but you may be eligible for financial assistance that will help.
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/where-to-g...

Where To Get Financial Help When You’re Unemployed

If you're about to run out of unemployment benefits — or those benefits aren't enough to pay the bills — here's how to find help.

thejobhopper.substack.com

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Kevin Reuning @reuning.bsky.social · 7d

If you are looking to support federal employees, one good place to donate to is the Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund.

They are providing shutdown grants for federal employees that would be making less than $60k.

feea.org/support/

Support Us - Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund

FEEA relies on individual and institutional donors to support our work. Learn how you can help, and see which companies and organizations contribute.

feea.org

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Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 9d

If you've been impacted by the government shutdown, your paycheck isn't enough to make ends meet, or your unemployment benefits aren't enough either or are about to run out, here are some ways to earn extra cash and find a new job quickly.

www.linkedin.com/posts/alison...

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9d

Families are already hanging by a thread, but the sad truth is it’s about to get a lot worse when SNAP benefits don’t go out in November.

It’s time to find our local food banks and help out with donations and volunteer hours if you are able.

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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 10d

making a living vs making a life

here is the best advice I have about making your life in the creative arts. it's advice from my mum. it has made my whole life better and if you want to be an artist I think it'll make yours better too:

naomialderman.substack.com/p/the-best-a...

making a living vs making a life

or "can you earn money from your art?" (and is that even the right question?)

naomialderman.substack.com

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Portia @portianoir.com · 10d

Starting November 1st, SNAP benefits are being cut, leaving millions of people with limited or no access to food.

If you are able to help, help. Food banks also take cash donations, which allow them to fill the banks with what they know is most needed.

We are truly all we have.

Screenshot of my post from threads:

portia.noir • › Mutual Aid 2h
If you are in a position to do so, now is a fantastic time to donate some non perishables to your local food bank.
It's also a good time to check in with people around you to see if their needs are being met, and how you can help make sure that continues.
@portia.noir

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 10d

The best networkers aren’t asking for jobs. They’re asking for AIR

Advice (career advancement, job search, career changes)
Information (companies, industry trends, news)
Recommendations (associations, skills, people to meet)

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Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 11d

It’s worth talking about how to evaluate any kind of training course before you invest, no matter what skillset you’re hoping to enhance.
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/before-you...

Before You Pay for AI Training (or Any Training!) Do This

Many companies are laying off workers to focus their hiring dollars on candidates with AI skills. But is it worth paying for AI training to upskill yourself?

thejobhopper.substack.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 11d

We're putting out $25M in grants to train 22,000+ California workers in the skilled trades like construction.

That's on top of the $30M announced last week for apprenticeships in health care, education, and tech.

You shouldn't need a college degree to land a high-paying job.

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Christine @searambo.bsky.social · 12d

Woof or something.

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Hannah Morgan @careersherpa.bsky.social · 15d

Why did pay growth slow for job switchers?

However, for job-changers, those workers who changed employers in the past year, we saw a different pattern. Year-over-year pay growth slowed to 6.6 percent in September from 7.1 percent in August.
www.adpresearch.com/jobs-and-dat...

Jobs and data: Here’s where the two meet - ADP Research

We had a rare event last week. On jobs Friday, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released no data because of the government shutdown. With no news, market watchers and the media had time on their hands,…

www.adpresearch.com

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Michael Carty @mjcarty.bsky.social · 14d

Trump administration sued over $100K fee for skilled worker visas

#HR

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

H-1B visas: Chamber of Commerce sues Trump over $100K fee

The president has defended the fee and said the programme - used widely by US tech companies - was being abused

www.bbc.co.uk

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Alison Doyle @alisondoyle.bsky.social · 18d

If you’re looking for work right now, you’re probably pretty frustrated, and for good reason.
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/how-to-job...

How to Job Search When You're Over Job Searching

It’s rough out there for job seekers right now. Here's how to keep going and take care of yourself in the process.

thejobhopper.substack.com

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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 19d

Trump claimed that immigrants were “taking Black jobs,” but even after he deported 350,000 immigrants this year, 300,000 Black women lost their jobs. Black unemployment, overall, has soared to 7.5% under Trump, while white unemployment has dropped to 3.7%.

Black Unemployment Is Surging Again. This Time Is Different.

www.nytimes.com

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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 20d

if healthcare was not tied to employment in the USA what would you be doing differently in your career?

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