# October Saw Better-Than-Expected Job Growth—But 339,000 More People Are Working Part-Time Who Wanted Full-Time Roles

- Source: Forbes - Business
- Published: 2026-11-06T16:09:10+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.forbes.com/sites/fionariley/2026/11/06/october-saw-better-than-expected-job-growth-but-339000-more-people-are-working-part-time-who-wanted-full-time-roles/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/october-saw-better-than-expected-job-growth-but-339-000-more-people-ar-b3fbf7/

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October jobs report was strong, but a growing number of people are unable to find full-time employment.

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