"Despite years of glowing performance reviews in which I received high praise from my peers and managers, it still felt like being kicked to the curb and being called a loser."
"The 2010s and early 2020s were the golden era of tech—aggressive hiring, generous salaries, and flowing perks defined the industry: gourmet meals, LASIK stipend, free therapy."
"More than 1.2 million people have been laid off in tech since 2022, according to TrueUp.Io. Because these are only the publicly reported layoffs, the number could be higher."
After nearly six years at Meta, a content strategist faced layoffs despite a history of strong performance reviews. The tech industry has seen over 1.2 million layoffs since 2022, creating a stark contrast to the previous era of aggressive hiring and generous perks. The strategist felt both humiliated and angry, despite outwardly maintaining a positive demeanor. The once plentiful job opportunities have dwindled, leaving many professionals in a precarious position as they navigate the changing landscape of the tech job market.
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