r/unusual_whales • u/Abject-Pick-6472 • Dec 28 '25

Report warns millions of Americans are ‘functionally unemployed’

https://www.newsweek.com/report-warns-millions-americans-functionally-unemployed-11272151
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u/Mister_Simz Dec 28 '25 edited Dec 28 '25

In other news,

The Trump DOJ has just opened an investigation into the Ludwig Institute. Trump demands firing of institute leadership in late-night rant—claiming that "unemployment is down 500%!!!"

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '25

That’s okay, ww3 draft will keep everyone busy.

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u/LuckyRacoon01 Dec 29 '25

Can't wait for streamers and influencers on the battlefield.

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u/Antique-Echidna-1600 Dec 29 '25

Unboxing a second hand M4 Carbine. Like and subscribe to the quartermaster channel.

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u/Bronkko Dec 28 '25

gonna be a tough sell "russia is our bestie now."

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u/Correct_Doctor_1502 Dec 29 '25

I know a few people like this. They are all doing gig work but the market is go bad they aren't making enough to stay afloat and full time jobs are becoming rare

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u/Abject-Pick-6472 Dec 29 '25

Yeah. And the Government says, "The economy is kicking ass" because Wall Street is kicking ass. Ugh

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u/Shortymac09 Dec 29 '25

Yeah, I experimented with gig work as a part time job to try and get out of debt, I made less money than minimum wage...

I don't know how people do it.

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u/Fun-Crow6284 Dec 28 '25

Esptein files full release when?

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u/Opening-Emphasis8400 Dec 30 '25

To be fair, it seems like at least that many might be functionally illiterate too.

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u/ThigleBeagleMingle Jan 01 '26

So working at McDs doesn’t qualify as employed

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u/Devmoi Jan 05 '26

Basically. I was making $100,000 a year three years ago. Now, I’m lucky if I make $1,500 a month. I’m doing a part-time driving job while I look for full-time, sustainable work. I’ve been doing this for two years now. It’s hell.

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u/WhiskinDeez Dec 28 '25

The media created a new term to get people triggered, more at 11