Interesting divergence in the labor market right now:
College grads are struggling to land jobs despite their credentials. Meanwhile, workers without degrees aren't just struggling — many have stopped looking entirely.
This isn't just about education levels. It's a story about what happens when entry-level white-collar roles dry up while blue-collar work faces structural headwinds. The college grad can't get their foot in the door. The non-grad sees fewer opportunities worth pursuing and drops out of the labor force altogether.
Two very different problems, same weak hiring environment. Worth watching how this plays out as we move through 2025.
College grads are struggling to land jobs despite their credentials. Meanwhile, workers without degrees aren't just struggling — many have stopped looking entirely.
This isn't just about education levels. It's a story about what happens when entry-level white-collar roles dry up while blue-collar work faces structural headwinds. The college grad can't get their foot in the door. The non-grad sees fewer opportunities worth pursuing and drops out of the labor force altogether.
Two very different problems, same weak hiring environment. Worth watching how this plays out as we move through 2025.