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7. I See

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 08:36 AM

Mar 8

It's just the math pretty much makes sense to me.
If we doubt the BLS job numbers (and with this gang in charge, we have reason to be skeptical), there is always ADP, who tracks employment independent of the government.
Here are their February numbers.
https://mediacenter.adp.com/2026-03-04-ADP-National-Employment-Report-Private-Sector-Employment-Increased-by-63,000-Jobs-in-February-Annual-Pay-was-Up-4-5

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Job growth and unemployment doesn't add up. [View all] edhopper Mar 7 OP

Not Sure What You're Asking ProfessorGAC Mar 7 #1

In the past edhopper Mar 7 #4

I See ProfessorGAC Mar 8 #7

As a comparison edhopper Mar 8 #8

You Have Company ProfessorGAC Mar 8 #9

Yes edhopper Mar 8 #10

Spot ON correct Edmond.... democratsruletheday Mar 7 #3

or they are "underemployed" Skittles Mar 7 #5

LPR Johnny2X2X Mar 7 #6