Between Layoffs and Tougher Interviews, Tech Workers Are Stressed Out Leave a comment
There was a time when getting a job at Google or Amazon could be a ticket to long-term stability and success. Lots of the massive tech corporations appeared resistant to large-scale layoffs, and as their earnings skyrocketed, these comfortable jobs grew to become extremely sought-after. However financial headwinds, and the looming affect of AI, are resulting in some tumultuous adjustments within the tech business.
In simply the primary seven weeks of this yr, Amazon, Google, Discord, Duolingo, Cisco, Instacart, and dozens of others all made deep staffing cuts. All of it provides as much as tens of 1000’s of jobs misplaced throughout the business, and the cuts aren’t slowing down. It does not assist that interviewing for tech jobs is getting more durable too, with employers asking for increasingly more work or rigorous testing earlier than making a rent.
This week, WIRED senior author Paresh Dave joins us to speak about whether or not the layoffs will cool off, and why proper now’s a frightening time to be on the lookout for a tech job.
Present Notes
Learn Paresh’s story about how Google has been reducing down on its acquisitions currently. Learn Amanda Hoover on current tech business layoffs, and her story in regards to the TikTok layoff movies people have been posting. Learn Lauren’s story about how tech job interviews are getting much more demanding. And naturally, comply with all of WIRED’s protection of how AI and the way it impacts individuals’s livelihoods.
Suggestions
Paresh recommends making an effort to attach and collaborate along with your disabled colleagues. Lauren recommends the documentary The Everlasting Reminiscence. Mike recommends listening to Ty Segall’s new album Three Bells and watching his stay present.
Paresh Dave may be discovered on social media @peard33. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling the primary hotline at @GadgetLab. The present is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Photo voltaic Keys.
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