623,000 Jobs Gone — Is the U.S. Economy Cracking Beneath Us?

In May 2025, the U.S. labor market shed 623,000 full-time jobs — the fourth-worst drop in 5 years. This video breaks down Gen Z unemployment, job loss trends, AI automation, and wage stagnation.

Wall Street keeps rising, but beneath the surface, millions of Americans face unstable work, rising underemployment, and a shifting economy. We explore hidden labor data, the impact on fresh graduates, and why credit card delinquencies and wage pressures hint at deeper trouble.

From the rise of gig jobs to the collapse in entry-level hiring, we map the economic forces transforming the workforce — and offer real strategies for surviving it.

0:00 – 623,000 Jobs Gone — Is the U.S. Economy Cracking Beneath Us?
0:33 – Full-Time Work Decline: The Hidden Stat
1:18 – New Grads Hit Hard: Employment Crisis
2:06 – Why Degrees Aren’t Paying Off Anymore
2:53 – AI vs Entry-Level Jobs: The Real Threat
3:44 – Debt & Defaults: Signs of Economic Stress
4:22 – Industries & Regions: Winners vs Losers
5:32 – Strategic Moves: How to Survive This Shift

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