job market

The Job Market: A Graduate’s Nightmare in Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands - In a world where higher education is often touted as the golden ticket to success, many recent graduates are beginning to question if the ticket is even valid. Caitlin Morgan, a fresh graduate from the University of Amsterdam, recently took to social media to express her doubts about the value of her degree. “I thought I’d be swimming in job offers, but instead, I’m just swimming in a pool of student debt and rejection emails,” she lamented while sipping a coffee that probably cost more than her monthly grocery bill....

The Prevent Programme: A Comedy of Errors London, UK - In a world where job opportunities and government programmes often collide with absurdity, the Home Office recently released a review of the Prevent programme. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t exactly a glowing report. With a series of failings identified, one could say the programme is like a magician who can’t pull a rabbit from a hat but instead pulls out a laundry list of problems....

Glasgow’s Bold New Job Strategy Glasgow, Scotland In a city known for its vibrant culture and rich history, a local center recently made headlines with a job listing that sparked more discussion than expected. The center, which purported to champion women’s empowerment, announced it would only hire women for its positions. This announcement, however, quickly ran afoul of Rape Crisis Scotland, who pointed out that such a policy might not align with the broader goals of inclusivity and support for all genders....