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Finding a Tech Job Is Still a Nightmare | WIRED (www.wired.com)
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Finding a Tech Job Is Still a Nightmare | WIRED::Tech companies have laid off more than 400,000 people in the last two years. Competition for the jobs that remain is getting more and more desperate.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I think it varies by seniority. We had layoffs, and all of our lead and principal engineers were able to land a new position in 4-6 weeks. But the junior, mid, and even some senior level engineers had a far rougher time. And managers/directors are having a really difficult go of it right now.

[โ€“] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

yeah, the ones I know about are all senior. So that could fit. But the article is saying all. Which is why I am calling BS.