I work in events. The events are now only business events not party events. The only parties that are still happening are weddings. Even fundraisers have scaled back.

feeling guilty after shopping even though i only bought basic essentials

the fact the homes in my neighborhood have been on the market for months instead of days/weeks.

and they are empty. two years ago every home/apartment was occupied.

Also, I’m looking for a house and prices are coming down, especially the past six months.

The amount of job position postings.

I 4 years ago i finished my apprentenceship and so faar i had to switch companies 3 times. 1 time by my choice. The amount of job post for my field have dropped by 27% last year and i am already honestly thinking about switching my career completely

Toy stores for men. There used to be loads of them around town when people had lots of spare money. Not a single one on our high streets now. Not that I miss them or bought anything from them.

When I stop making plans and commit to nothing.

% income renaining after living expenses.

When there’s two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.

People have a tendency to say there’s a recession whenever they’re not happy. Like, the person in here who’s saying inflation existing (which it always does, to some degree) means there’s a recession.

When they mention recession on the news a lot.

The mass gambling companies and increase in petty theft. Not signs of a healthy economy.

Empty spaces in malls

My monthly repayments keep increasing

The reduced-to-clear stickers getting less cheap

The yield curve inverting

my hairline