Work, Life and Layoffs: Your Questions on Jobs and Careers Answered

The economic picture is complex right now. There’s still more than 10 million job openings in the U.S. and relatively low unemployment. But some companies have begun layoffs, and high inflation has many Americans worried about an economic slowdown. So, what does this all mean for you? We sit down with two of the Wall Street Journal’s Life & Work columnists, Callum Borchers and Rachel Feintzeig, to answer some of your most pressing questions about building your career in a time of uncertainty. Plus, Callum and Rachel share their best work advice as we head into the year to come. Send us your stories about work and careers! Email aswework@wsj.com, or leave us a voicemail at 212-416-2394. Further Reading: A Survival Guide for When You’ve Been Laid Off Can You Get Ahead and Still Have a Life? Younger Women are Trying to Find Out The War to Define What Work Looks Like Workplace Report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode is 26:44 long.

This episode was published on Dec 6, 2022.

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