Jen Hubley Luckwaldt
@jenlucky.bsky.social
Writer, editor, old mom, nice person. #UU. she/they
I write about careers, money, and life. Sign up for my newsletters:
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I have a new theory about how love works, thanks to this silly bunny.
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Meet My Emotional Support Rabbit
OK, technically, she’s my daughter’s pet.
oldmomthings.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:46 PM
I have a new theory about how love works, thanks to this silly bunny.
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If you’ve skimmed the headlines lately, you might assume that these cuts are due to companies deploying AI technology in order to cut labor costs. But there may be more to the story.
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Is AI Really to Blame for All These Layoffs?
If you’ve skimmed the headlines lately, you might assume that recent layoffs are due to companies deploying AI. But there may be more to the story.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
If you’ve skimmed the headlines lately, you might assume that these cuts are due to companies deploying AI technology in order to cut labor costs. But there may be more to the story.
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thejobhopper.substack.com/p/is-ai-real...
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a) wow it's a while since I've heard a full on protest song, good work
b) you do have to wonder if "Bruce Springsteen wrote a song calling you, personally, a twat" might get through to ICE lackeys and Trump cultists where other stuff doesn't.
b) you do have to wonder if "Bruce Springsteen wrote a song calling you, personally, a twat" might get through to ICE lackeys and Trump cultists where other stuff doesn't.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:18 PM
a) wow it's a while since I've heard a full on protest song, good work
b) you do have to wonder if "Bruce Springsteen wrote a song calling you, personally, a twat" might get through to ICE lackeys and Trump cultists where other stuff doesn't.
b) you do have to wonder if "Bruce Springsteen wrote a song calling you, personally, a twat" might get through to ICE lackeys and Trump cultists where other stuff doesn't.
The January hiring boost is real — even in this extremely weird job market.
We just published a new Job Hopper post with practical advice for getting hired right now ... with a sprinkle of job-search luck ✨
Read here: thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-5-best...
We just published a new Job Hopper post with practical advice for getting hired right now ... with a sprinkle of job-search luck ✨
Read here: thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-5-best...
The 5 Best Ways to Get Hired in January and February
If you’re seeing more job openings right now, you’re not alone.
thejobhopper.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The January hiring boost is real — even in this extremely weird job market.
We just published a new Job Hopper post with practical advice for getting hired right now ... with a sprinkle of job-search luck ✨
Read here: thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-5-best...
We just published a new Job Hopper post with practical advice for getting hired right now ... with a sprinkle of job-search luck ✨
Read here: thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-5-best...
There's a hefty amount of luck involved in getting a job in this market. But there are a few things you can do to boost your odds of success.
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I Accidentally Got a Full-Time Job Using Our Own Advice. Here’s What Happened.
Last week, I started a new job. You'll never guess how I got it. (You'll probably guess right away.)
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January 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
There's a hefty amount of luck involved in getting a job in this market. But there are a few things you can do to boost your odds of success.
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boy that gyre sure keeps getting wider
January 14, 2026 at 3:35 PM
boy that gyre sure keeps getting wider
V. important info for the week of Mondays that lies ahead.
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thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-best-a...
The Best (and Worst) Excuses for Calling Out of Work
Everyone needs a day off from work now and then.
thejobhopper.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
V. important info for the week of Mondays that lies ahead.
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thejobhopper.substack.com/p/the-best-a...
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Wave in Backlight — Peter Witt
oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
December 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Wave in Backlight — Peter Witt
oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
oil on canvas
80 x 80 cm
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I love to be told that feminism has failed women by women whose careers and ability to flourish in public life, let alone have a credit card, only exist because of feminism
December 19, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I love to be told that feminism has failed women by women whose careers and ability to flourish in public life, let alone have a credit card, only exist because of feminism
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This entire weekend
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This entire weekend
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After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
December 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
After much research and development I have made an offline version of ChatGPT.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
Now you can save water and electricity while navel-gazing, and carry one of the world's most powerfully annoying AI chatbots in your pocket.
Cyber Monday is ridiculous at the best of times. If you're unemployed, it's especially grotesque. So @alisondoyle.bsky.social and I wrote about job search tools that are totally free (in our newsletter, which is also free):
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Free Tools for Job Seekers and Career Changers
You don’t necessarily need to pay for help when you’re looking for a job. Some of the best job search tools are 100% free.
thejobhopper.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Cyber Monday is ridiculous at the best of times. If you're unemployed, it's especially grotesque. So @alisondoyle.bsky.social and I wrote about job search tools that are totally free (in our newsletter, which is also free):
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/free-tools...
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/free-tools...
Gratitude is good for you. Fine. But you know what isn’t good for you? Being told to be grateful all the time when life is hard.
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You Don't Need to Be Grateful
Gratitude is good for you. Fine. But you know what isn't good for you? Being told to be grateful when life is hard.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Gratitude is good for you. Fine. But you know what isn’t good for you? Being told to be grateful all the time when life is hard.
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I cannot believe this is a thing we had to write in 2025, but here we are.
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What to Do if You Can’t Afford Health Insurance
Health insurance is about to get impossibly expensive for a lot of people, unless something changes pretty quickly. Here's how to plan for the worst.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I cannot believe this is a thing we had to write in 2025, but here we are.
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If you squint at this data, you can see the story that will likely become clearer when the partial October data comes out. But if you're unemployed, you don't need a government report to tell you that it's rough out there right now.
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thejobhopper.substack.com/p/jobs-repor...
Jobs Report: Ice-Cold September Data Doesn't Tell Today's Story
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its September jobs report this morning, following a delay due to a record-breaking government shutdown.
thejobhopper.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:08 PM
If you squint at this data, you can see the story that will likely become clearer when the partial October data comes out. But if you're unemployed, you don't need a government report to tell you that it's rough out there right now.
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/jobs-repor...
thejobhopper.substack.com/p/jobs-repor...
The Amazon Toy Catalog at the End of the World
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The Amazon Toy Catalog at the End of the World
It’s very weird helping your child make a Christmas list when the economy is burning to the ground.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Amazon Toy Catalog at the End of the World
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What to Do If You Lose Your Job
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What to Do If You Lose Your Job
Losing your job is a traumatic experience. What you do next can make the situation more bearable and set you up for success.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
What to Do If You Lose Your Job
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What Successful Job Seekers Are Doing Differently, According to the Data
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What Successful Job Seekers Are Doing Differently, According to the Data
This is the worst job market we've ever seen. Here's what candidates are doing to beat the system and get hired.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
What Successful Job Seekers Are Doing Differently, According to the Data
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The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
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The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
We don’t need federal jobs data from the Labor Department to tell us the state of the job market.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The ADP Report Shows Job Growth Last Month. Don’t Celebrate Yet.
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They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
They’ll insist this is a
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
one-off victory — something that can only happen in New York & nowhere else.
They’re wrong.
New York is the world financial capital — home of Wall Street & billionaires from across the globe.
If everyday people can defeat oligarchs here, we can defeat oligarchy anywhere.
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“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”
Mamdani shows a different way is possible
The New York mayor’s resounding victory is a warning to Trump and his own party’s old guard
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
“London and New York, two of the west’s largest, richest, and most diverse cities are now run by Muslim men, both of them elected on the ticket of left wing, pro-LGBT, pro-multicultural parties…The victory is a reminder of the fundamental weakness of Trumpism, Faragism, and the politics of hate.”