29,000 New Jobs: Turn a Softer Hiring Market Into a Practical Plan

September added 29,000 jobs, below expectations, and unemployment edged up to 4.2%. That’s a useful signal: hiring may be softer, so relying on one paycheck or making a big career move without checking the numbers carries more risk.But the report also showed job gains in private education and health services, and trade, transportation and utilities. Those sectors may be worth exploring if you’re looking for work or a more dependable income stream. A report is a starting point—not proof tha...