LOCKED OUT: HOW THE HOUSING CRISIS IS TRANSFORMING THE JOB MARKET

Welcome to FLEXIFY2: “Your Job Search Evolved.” I’m Trina, and today we’re diving into how the housing crisis is reshaping where—and if—people can get hired.

Key Stats and Stories

• Home prices are up 50% in five years; major city rents up 25% since 2020.
• Example: A skilled developer turns down a $150K San Francisco job—housing would have eaten 50% of her pay. The company hires someone less qualified, just because they already lived nearby.
• This isn’t rare—it’s happening everywhere.

The New Geography of Opportunity

• “Go where the jobs are” doesn’t work when you can’t afford to live there.
• 71% of surveyed job seekers skipped applying for jobs in high ...