In this episode of the RICE Report, Eric sits down with data insider Amanda Goodall—aka The Job Chick—to uncover the truth about the job market that Wall Street and Washington don’t want you to hear. From mass executive layoffs and the myth of wage growth to the rise of H-1B visa replacements and AI’s premature impact on employment, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the economic chaos of 2024. What You’ll Learn: - Why BLS job numbers are deeply misleading - The real reason tech and finance workers are being wiped out - How corporations manipulate job titles to slash pay - What’s actually driving the layoff wave (hint: it’s not just AI) - How to read between the lines and spot what’s coming Amanda works with investors, execs, and insiders—her predictions have been spot on. If you care about your future, your income, or your freedom, this is the intel you can’t afford to miss. 💬 Drop a comment: Have you or someone you know been impacted by layoffs? 🔔 Subscribe to the RICE Report for uncensored truth on money, markets, and AI. Timestamps: 00:00 – The Truth About the Job Market: Why You’re Being Lied To 01:30 – Meet Amanda Goodall: Workforce Insider & Data Analyst 04:00 – Government vs Private Sector Job Data: What’s Really Happening? 07:00 – Who’s Getting Laid Off First? The Surprising Trend 09:00 – Mass Layoffs at Microsoft, Intel, and More: What It Means 11:30 – AI’s Role in Job Losses: Hype vs. Reality 14:00 – H-1B Visas & American Jobs: A Controversial Breakdown 17:00 – The Hidden Crisis in Executive Job Loss & Tax Revenue 20:00 – Resume Title Inflation & the ATS Nightmare 24:00 – Wage Growth Myth: Are You Really Making More? 29:00 – How Corporations Game Job Titles to Cut Salaries 42:00 – When Will Jobs Return? Amanda’s Q1/Q2 2025 Forecast
