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Economy

appalachiablue

(43,882 posts) Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:10 PM Tuesday

Our Economy Is In Danger, Here's Why: Robert Reich 💸

"We are on the way to becoming a two - tiered society." 1994, Robert Reich, Secretary of Labor

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Our Economy Is In Danger, Here's Why: Robert Reich 💸 (Original Post) appalachiablue Tuesday OP

we are already well into that "two-tiered society" Skittles Tuesday #1

For real, it's moving along unfortunately. appalachiablue Tuesday #3

To add to that laundry list of problems. bucolic_frolic Tuesday #2

Awful! one major problem and mess compounded by another. Crisis.. appalachiablue Tuesday #4

Skittles

(169,615 posts)

1. we are already well into that "two-tiered society"

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Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:36 PM

Tuesday

yes indeed

appalachiablue

(43,882 posts)

3. For real, it's moving along unfortunately.

Reply to Skittles (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:21 PM

Tuesday

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** THE VANISHING MIDDLE CLASS **

@Offended Outcast

https://youtube.com/shorts/_5CMNyqo2Hw

bucolic_frolic

(54,064 posts)

2. To add to that laundry list of problems.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 09:44 PM

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AI has exacerbated a hiring squeeze. Applicants are using AI to tweak their resumes, and are able to do so faster. I'm seeing recruiter videos and hearing anecdotal evidence of companies receiving not 200, but 2000 resumes per opening. Hiring managers also have jobs to do and can't process that amount of applications. 80% or more go in the trash without being considered. Managers make poor hiring decisions, or put them off until they refine their criteria. So openings go unfilled.

appalachiablue

(43,882 posts)

4. Awful! one major problem and mess compounded by another. Crisis..

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 6, 2026, 10:24 PM

Tuesday

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