‘Scariest measure of all’: Mike Rowe warns 7m American men have ‘done’ looking for work and ‘break through’ – here’s why it’s a serious problem Men have been steadily exiting the US workforce since pre-pandemic times — even now, despite millions of job openings and an uncertain economic climate. As the US labor market remains …
Paul Rizzo with his wife Tiffany and their sons Chase and Ryder outside their home in Kenner, Louisiana on Nov. 28, 2022. (Emily Kask/The New York Times) For the past five months, Paul Rizzo, 38, has been delivering food and groceries through the DoorDash app. But he spent the first half of 2022 earning no …
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Image source: Getty Images The holiday season is upon us and it’s time to get creative. Key points Gifts can be both thoughtful and practical. With so many great options available, there’s no need to spend too much. Focus on gifts that match a man’s interests and hobbies. If a male family member is giving …
Amid widespread labor shortages and historic wage growth, why are so many prime-age men on the fringes of employment? One reason is the diminishing value our government places on work. Even before the pandemic hit, growing public assistance programs were undermining employment by offering unlimited assistance to men able to work. It’s no wonder that …
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A recent YouGov survey asked 1,000 adult US citizens about their financial priorities, who they turn to for financial advice, their feelings about money and how their parents’ approach to finances could affect theirs. The survey found that women and adults under 30 are less likely to invest their money and slightly more likely to …
