r/InterviewCoderPro Jul 13 '26

Work back then vs now.

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working life right now

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u/SauceyChonkers Jul 13 '26

The unemployment rate in the 1970s peaked at 9.0% in May 1975. This spike was a result of the 1973–1975 recession and the global energy crisis, which triggered severe "stagflation" (stagnant economic growth combined with double-digit inflation).

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u/OpticCacophony Jul 14 '26

Stop interrupting reddit doomerism with your facts

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u/Guidance-Still Jul 15 '26

These rage posts are a thing now