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- In 2025, over 1.1 million Americans have been laid off.
- Industries affected include government, technology, and retail.
- Experts attribute the layoffs to over-hiring in prior years, economic pressures, and the adoption of artificial intelligence.
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited a cooling job market, with potential monthly losses up to 20,000 jobs.
- Heidi Roberts recently secured a new job, encouraging others to persevere in their job search.
