A recent jobs report reveals a 78,000 drop in manufacturing positions so far this year, which has prompted CNBC’s Jim Cramer to question why hiring remains slow. Despite billions in corporate investment, Cramer highlights a mounting unease among CEOs about expanding their workforce.

Worker confidence in finding a job has dropped to unprecedented levels, with employers in nearly every industry scaling back hiring. As a recent jobs report signals further slowdowns, many job seekers are left wondering how long this challenging environment will last.