rant · moment 9 of 17
The Economy Is Great, Actually: Craigslist Job Hunt
from Christmas in Nantucket | The Tim Dillon Show #325 · #325
5 min
Tim sarcastically declares the economy strong by reading absurd Craigslist job listings (deli person, tennis coach, dental hygienist) to prove anyone can get a job.
- Tim argues the economy is turning around and people are happy, even railroad workers
- Workers should be given rights, though Tim admits uncertainty about where to land on railroad conductor issues
- U.S. labor market is historically tight with 263,000 jobs added in November and jobless rate at 3.7 percent
- York Bagel and Deli offering health benefits and bonuses for deli and counter staff
- Tim finds a Craigslist ad for someone to play tennis weekly, offering $50 an hour
- Answering the tennis coach ad is how you get stabbed or put in the back of a car, according to Tim
- Ad specifically notes opportunity for college students or those who won't be missed, raising red flags
- Dental hygienist opening requires being energetic, knowledgeable, and a team player
- Tim predicts things will turn around quicker than expected and expresses optimism about the economy
railroad workersCraigslistYork Bagel and DeliLong Island Rail Road