recession

Gig Work Might Be a Risky Bet During a Recession

Delivering food or taking other gig work might be a tempting fallback for workers worried about losing their jobs in a potential recession.But earning meaningful money through the gig economy might not be so easy, with average earnings falling and competition among gig workers higher than it was a few…

Gen Z Is Getting Into Camping As Fears of Recession Threaten Travel

Camping โ€” the ultimate budget travel option โ€” is more popular than ever with Gen Z.More campers today are younger, and although they may be looking for an affordable way to travel, they’re not afraid to get spendy during their trips, according to Kampgrounds of America’s 2025 Camping and Outdoor…

A Career Coach’s Advice for Job Hunting Amid a Potential Recession

Recession fears, DOGE cuts, broad layoffs โ€” It’s a tough time to be looking for a job.But it’s definitely not impossible, and there are certain steps you can take to make sure your next job is more resilient to volatile economic conditions, according to career coach Marnie Lemonik.Big companies like…

Recession Signs Flashing in 44 States As Trump Tariffs, DOGE Cuts Loom

Recession signs are flashing in all but six states as the Trump administration’s policies threaten to throttle growth, a recent analysis found.The unemployment rate in 44 states has jumped by at least 0.5 percentage points between this economic cycle’s low and January, Rosenberg Research said in a recent note.The only…

How to protect yourself from a recession

Welcome back! A product manager has some advice for junior employees: Be the dumbest person in the room. Asking questions and listening rather than trying to tout your knowledge is the best bet.This will be my last edition for a bit, as I’ll be on parental leave until May. But…