The Economic Times

Employee seeks advice on how to help his wife understand the brutal job market gets thoughtful suggestions

After losing a $140,000 Fortune 500 position in mid-2024, one professionals seven-month unemployment spiral resulted in lower-paying government work and a continuing battle to return to his former income level. Despite steady applications, he experiences repeated rejection and ghosting, sparking tension at home as his wife struggles to understand how unforgiving todays hiring landscape has become.