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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 6 MIN

Paying people to navigate the hellish job market / Get ready for "Polyworking" / Gen Z doesn't know how to meet people

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Today on News Sidequest, we look at why job seekers are paying recruiters just to get hired, how “polyworking” is becoming a survival strategy, and what it all says about the modern economy—plus the usual strange, funny, and slightly alarming headlines along the way. Get full access to News Sidequest at newssidequest.substack.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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