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Although the graph lists BLS data as the source, it's hard for me to find the specific datasets that back it up. It's March 2026 and the graph indicates it woul
by kittikitti 8mo ago
Although the graph lists BLS data as the source, it's hard for me to find the specific datasets that back it up. It's March 2026 and the graph indicates it would encapsulate 2025. In fact, the "Software Development Job Postings on Indeed in the United States" indicate something different,
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1T60O https://fred.stlouisfed.org/graph/?g=1T60O
I was able to find the following:
- Software Publishers https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SMU06000005051320001 https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SMU06000005051320001
- Regional data available only, numerous national statistics are discontinued
- California region matches up, but places like Boston don't https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SMU25000005051320001
- Computing Infrastructure Providers https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES5051800001 https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES5051800001
- Matches up perfectly, no notes here.
- Computer Systems Design https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES6054150001 https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES6054150001
- However, the graph in the tweet doesn't include the February data (even though it claims "recent") which shows an increase
- Web Search Portals https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES5051900001 https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CES5051900001
- Matches up, but February data isn't in the graph which shows an increase from January
- Streaming Services https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SMU06000005051620001 https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SMU06000005051620001
- Doesn't include January or February 2026 data, doesn't match up with graph in tweet
I wasn't able to find the following:
- Custom Computer Programming Services
There are numerous open questions in this analysis which I would need to be addressed before drawing any conclusions. My gut feeling would love to accept it at face value but I never trust my gut.