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Layoffs all over the place, growth of costs far outpacing wages, business closingIt’s a bit of a sh1t show, imo.
JayBeeThere has been a slew of layoffs and likely more to come. While many believe corporate greed is a big part of the inflation we have seen, costs have gone up like crazy. IMO, there a lot of $100k jobs that may be lost in 2024.
SultanI am hoping for nothing but positive things from the US economy. There is no prediction of doom. Not sure on why my expecting more layoffs is a prediction of doom. My small company had struggled mightily the last year+ and that is on me. I did not plan accordingly for large clients cutting back or the affect that rising costs would have on a small company. Believe it or not, but big companies cutting costs has a serious affect on a big number of small companies.That said, we had our best month, both in revenues and profit, in January in over 18 months. I’m hoping, praying for a robust economy because it benefits everyone.
Layoffs all over the place
growth of costs far outpacing wages
It’s a bit of a sh1t show, imo.
Goose, sorry to hear that your small company has struggled and I respect your insight into these matters, which are far from my area of expertise.It is without a doubt true, that the economy has been thriving, and significantly outperforming the rest of the world. By traditional metrics, we may never have had such a strong economy.That said, I can't help but wonder though if you might be hitting on part of the problem. Small businesses are struggling and many of the average Americans are not feeling as strong as the overall economy. I wonder if that is because of how policies are designed. They are primarily designed to benefit those at the top, who then reap the benefits of policy decisions, while the rest just try to make due and survive. Unless we start to focus on the factors affecting middle (medium) and bottom (small) of both the individual and business ladders I think we might continue to live in a fractured economic landscape, until the problems filter up.Just some thoughts, that may be horrifically wrong.
Social workers and mental health workers mental should be paid more. Volunteering is good. Economy is doing really well but those on the fringes are struggling.What did I miss?Argue away and lock it up.
Inflation is a run-a-way freight train, labor market sucks since no one wants to work, and fuel prices have been wonderfully raised to push the pawns to buy into the BOTUS' Green Energy Plan. Election day can't come quick enough, aina?
Huh? Just more forward thinkin' than lotsa folks here, hey?
Did you donate to help pay off the $83 million settlement against the rapist?
Donald Trump is a therapist? Who knew.
I'm a little shocked you didn't go after 4Qver for his ultra-political post, Lenny.Oh wait ... he's on your team. Never mind.
4ever is my friend, not some Scoop political ally/team member. We agree on a lot of things and disagree on others.You have more political posts than 4ever, Rocket and every other non lefty here combined. Hundreds and hundreds that I’ve never “gone after”. You break the rules constantly and consciously and get a free pass. Playing the victim under those circumstances makes you look hypocritical. You’re better than that.
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