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Anon826089 · 8 Oct 2025
Everyone's talking about how terrible the job market is, I just want to know if anyone has any theories as to when it might get better? I've almost given up looking for a full time job and now just scour part time and casual listings until the job market improves - question is, when will it? (will it ever?)
Any experts here that can weigh in?
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Telescopes & Landmarks · 23d ago
I don't have the answers, but I really hope it gets better! Too many people struggling.
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Jacqui · 15d ago
I wish I knew, I've applied for over 200 jobs and have been out of work for 18 months. I live in a smaller town, competition is fierce!
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Prabhjot · 16d ago
Caregiver Level 4
Who waits for jobs? Only people who are trapped in the rat race and too afraid to take risks on their own. They blame the government for their lack of opportunities, because it’s easy to play the blame game.
Instead, create jobs and don’t wait for someone to hire you.
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Dhruv · 26d ago
Team Member
Probably 2027 would be better
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West Coast Adventure · 10 Oct 2025
I don't think anyone really has the answers, its all theories. I'm no expert, but I do think some of this is global, so things need to improve in other countries so they can improve here. Esp trade, supply, the dollar etc.
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Anthony · 9d ago
Landfill Services & Frontline Support
Till we pay back the Covid debt that I didn't ask for.
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Jasmine · 27d ago
Operations Executive
usually goes through cycles though, so it won’t stay this slow forever. once businesses feel more confident about spending and growth, full-time roles tend to start coming back. some industries might bounce back sooner than others too, like healthcare, trades, or anything in digital....
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Anon861932 · 15d ago
Print Finisher
God I hope it gets better soon. working part time at supermarket but have been struggling to get into the IT industry (I habe Bachelor in information technology). would love to get into machine learning and algorithmic work.
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Kate · 6d ago
Early Childhood Teacher
I am struggling, too. Now I am looking for a job at a mall to do a sales job during Christmas. Hopefully works.
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Daniel · 7d ago
Professional artist
when they stop importing tens of thousands of foreign workers, so maybe not anytime soon.
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