The Hiring Signal Hidden in Job Openings by Wage Tier

In this episode, Lucas and Luna drill into the latest JOLTS data from April 2026, which showed job openings jumping to 7.6 million from 6.9 million. But Lucas argues that the aggregate number masks a critical signal: nearly all the growth came from low-wage sectors like leisure and hospitality, while openings for mid-to-high-wage professional roles barely budged. They discuss what this wage-tier divergence means for job seekers, employers, and the broader labor market — and why the gap between job openings and hires matters more than the raw count. Tune in for a fresh angle on the labor market that cuts through the headline numbers. #JobMarket #JOLTS #HiringTrends #WageTier #LaborMarket #Unemployment #Careers #WageGrowth #JobOpenings #HiringSignal #LeisureAndHospitality #ProfessionalServices #FederalReserve #EconomicData #JobSearch #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo