33. "I haven’t seen this one mentioned, and it’s something I tell everyone I know in real life. Substitute teaching gigs are nowhere to be found. Sure, you can apply and get the job, but actually finding gigs? Ha! There’s a portal we use in our school district where you can pick which gig you want to work. Just three to four years ago, you could log in in the morning, choose a random gig, and be home at 2 p.m. with an extra $200 in your pocket. Now? You can’t find a gig even a month in advance."

"It really picked up after DOGE. You couldn’t even find a single gig. I work in creative fields, so it was just something I’d do for extra money if my books were clear and I knew I'd be waking up early. Now, you have to constantly refresh like a sneaker or ticket drop to find a substitute teaching gig."
—aweasd

"The Chicago Public School substitute teacher portal used to have dozens of spots to fill, but now that same portal is empty (meaning they are filled)."
—albertr0n