There are jobs, but wages really have not improved. Until wages improve, and people want to start families again, you can expect a stagnant market. Currently, the young are more into having experiences and living tiny or at home with mom and dad.

Starting a family is on the backburning as it is now recognized that children are a luxury and not a retirement investment. Most the young much rather have an enjoyable experiencs and a career that is more compatible with a pet than a child at this point in their lives.