Morning Brew Daily Job Seekers Are Paying to Get Hired & Elon Pivots From Mars to the Moon
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Feb 10, 2026 Job seekers are now paying recruiters for white-glove help navigating a tougher labor market. Elon Musk is shifting focus from Mars to the Moon and why that matters for space strategy. US tariffs have triggered a jet-fuel squeeze that halted flights to Cuba. Celebrities are increasingly launching underwear brands instead of tequila.
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Labor Market Stuck In A Holding Pattern
- The job market is stuck: more unemployed people than open roles and searches average about six months.
- Workers are holding jobs, lowering quits and creating a feedback loop that suppresses hiring opportunities.
Vet Reverse Recruiters Before Paying
- Ask reverse recruiters for placement success rates, candidate load, and fee structure before paying.
- Favor arrangements where you pay after they place you to align incentives.
Paid Reverse Recruiter Failed To Deliver
- Sean Cole paid $400 on Fiverr for reverse recruiting services and saw no results.
- He considered starting a reverse recruiting side hustle after the service failed him.