Everything Is Content Now. Even Your Layoff

Eleven million people have been let go in the US so far this year. And the job market they’re entering isn’t easy: the latest jobs report showed the economy added just 142,000 jobs in August. But ever since the pandemic, the way we experience — and process — getting laid off has fundamentally changed. It’s no longer just a source of shame. It’s become social media content. Today on the show, host Sarah Holder speaks with a tech worker who’s at the forefront of the hottest new job market trend: posting publicly about your layoff. And Bloomberg reporter Jo Constantz explains what the shift in how we approach layoffs means for employees and employers everywhere. Read more: Losing Your Job Used to Be Shameful. Now It’s a Whole Identity Further listening:  The Sahm Rule, Explained (By Claudia Sahm) Workers Are Getting Ghosted. Here’s Why See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.