The fluctuating U.S. tariff policy has led to turmoil in the global economic market, significantly impacting Taiwan's stock market. Although the government has implemented bailout measures, a survey by a manpower agency shows that a staggering 68% of workers lack confidence in these efforts.

According to the public relations manager of the manpower agency, Chuang Yu-Chieh, this economic uncertainty has caused many to recall the panic felt at the beginning of the pandemic. The survey reveals that the top five concerns among workers are inflation and rising prices (62.8%), economic recession (44.5%), investment losses (35.9%), declining quality of life (31.7%), and loss of confidence in the government (25%).

Moreover, 68% of workers express worries about the government's bailout strategy, indicating that the government needs not only to intervene with policies but also to enhance communication with enterprises and the public to stabilize public trust. Faced with the uncertainty of company prospects, 29.2% of individuals choose to maintain their usual work pace, 18% opt for side jobs to disperse risk, and 12.1% decide to weather the difficulties with their companies, while 10.9% actively seek further education to enhance their skills.

Among the most popular side jobs, administrative roles (24.3%), food service personnel (15.2%), and stock clerks (12.1%) are the top choices. The general manager of the manpower agency, Chang Chuan-Kai, noted that from early to mid-April, the number of views for part-time jobs on the platform increased by 13.6% compared to the same period last year.

Chang suggests that job seekers utilize tools like resume diagnostics and AI assistants to improve job search efficiency and workplace competitiveness, creating more opportunities for themselves. The fluctuations in the stock market, driven by global policies, not only prompt a reassessment of investment strategies but also bring the importance of 'workplace stability' and 'diverse income sources' into focus.