• BallsandBayonets
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    4 months ago

    We. Don’t. Need. More. Jobs.

    We need the jobs that already exist to pay enough to live on.

    • Rekhyt@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      The more jobs that are unfilled (a “tighter” job market) means that employers have to raise wages to attract employees. It’s pretty common knowledge in tech that the fastest way to a raise is to switch jobs. More jobs being available is good for workers.