These viral job layoff TikToks are driving the appeal of government jobs. Young workers sharing videos of their layoff notification meetings on the platform show job instability in several industries when looked at on a larger scale. This appears to be driving the increased interest in public sector roles, which are viewed as more stable. Search trends for government jobs have reached a five-year high as young hires boast good benefits, loan forgiveness, time off, and above all: job security. (Fortune)
📊 YPulse data: 48% of 18-24-year-olds would rather have a career that gives security but that they’re not passionate about than one with passion, but no security
