A discussion on the expected rise in unemployment and economic softness in early 2024, with focus on consumer spending shifts, wage growth constraints, and a projected GDP contraction in Q2.
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Well, we don't think wage growth is really going to pick up in this environment. We'll likely see wages being fairly steady in terms of the growth that comes out today. But look, going forward, yes, we've got a lot of people who would want a wage increase because you're facing higher costs. But when you've got unemployment where it is and caution by hiring, it's not really an environment where you can really sort of hit the boss up for an added pay increase.
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