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ZeroCool@lemmy.ca to The Onion@midwest.socialEnglish · 7 days ago

Man Just Waiting Tables Until Fundamental Structure Of U.S. Economy Changes

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Man Just Waiting Tables Until Fundamental Structure Of U.S. Economy Changes

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ZeroCool@lemmy.ca to The Onion@midwest.socialEnglish · 7 days ago
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HAMPTON, VA—Explaining that his current employment situation is intended merely as a stopgap, local man Simon Goldinger, 23, confirmed Thursday that he only plans to wait tables until the fundamental structure of the American economy undergoes a complete overhaul.
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    Average lemming

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    while he waits for the entire economic framework of the United States to be reorganized at the most basic level, creating a sufficient number of adequately paid opportunities for individuals with his level of education and experience.

    related: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/business/long-term-unemployment-college-grads.html?unlocked_article_code=1.mU8.4jey.eqlVx2dzeAE0

    There are simply more college graduates today than there were 10 years ago, and the job market for people without college degrees improved, reducing their share of long-term unemployed. But employers also appear to have less need for college-educated workers, driven by technological change, automation and, most recently, President Trump’s cuts to federal workers and funding, which have disproportionately affected the college educated.

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    AI will replace his job!

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    Waiters are kind of pointless. Just text me and I will get my own food and drinks. Thanks.

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