Harvey Mireles
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In the tight job market of 21-23, teenagers were increasingly being recruited into these type of fast food retail jobs because employers couldn't find more qualified workers, growing the labor market. Now in the Trump job market, highly qualified professionals are being shoved down into these jobs.
Kaila Curry expected to work with teenagers when she began scooping ice cream for 16.50/hr.
But "I found myself surrounded by people who, like me, had already built careers and are now navigating an unpredictable job market."
But "I found myself surrounded by people who, like me, had already built careers and are now navigating an unpredictable job market."
31-year-old scoops ice cream on the side for $16.50/hour to make ends meet in this job market: ‘There is zero shame in it'
Kaila Curry expected to work with teenagers. But "I found myself surrounded by people who, like me, had already built careers and are now navigating an unpredictable job market."
cnb.cx
December 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In the tight job market of 21-23, teenagers were increasingly being recruited into these type of fast food retail jobs because employers couldn't find more qualified workers, growing the labor market. Now in the Trump job market, highly qualified professionals are being shoved down into these jobs.