1.5 Years Unemployed | Living in Functional Freeze | Stuck in Fight or Flight in a Weak Job Market

More than 7 million Americans are unemployed as joblessness climbs, savings dry up, and the government shutdown threatens more layoffs and instability. For those of us already struggling, every day feels like fight or flight; bills piling up, job applications ignored, and the pressure to survive in an economy that wasn’t built for working people. In this video, I share my story of job hunting since March 2024, dealing with ghosting, scam job postings, AI interviews, and watching companies like Starbucks shut down union stores, all while a government shutdown looms and millions remain unemployed. • Unemployment and the weakening job market • The impact of a looming government shutdown • Feeling stuck, isolated, shutting down, and trying to survive with little to no savings • The broken systems that working people are up against • LinkedIn feels more like a social media app now, not a job-hunting tool • Why entrepreneurship isn’t always an easy answer This isn’t about quick fixes or “5 tips to get unstuck.” It’s about honesty and asking how we survive when the system is stacked against us. If you’re in fight or flight mode too, I’d love to hear how you’re navigating it. Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this video, hit subscribe so you don’t miss the next one. 📌 Work with me I’m a Senior Content & Omnichannel Marketing Strategist + Copywriter with 18+ years of experience helping brands tell better stories. ✅ Content strategy, brand voice, retail & DTC optimization ✅ Experience across beauty, wellness, fashion, lifestyle, and tech ✅ Inclusive, insight-driven storytelling 📩 Business inquiries: [email protected] 🌐 Portfolio available upon request #reclaimingpower #reclaimyourpower #reclaimyourworth #depression #joy #blackcreatives #blackcreators #blackwomenempowerment #blackentrepreneur #womenover40 #jobmarket #entrepreneur #unemployment #unemployed #governmentshutdown #workingclass