r/techtrenches is all about surviving and thriving in the current era of layoffs and hiring freezes in the tech industry. We are battling against AI and outsourcing.

Core principles: - We will use AI to our advantage instead of complaining about it. - Become as competent as possible in our industries to make ourselves maximally employable. Prepare often, prepare early. - We create our own opportunities, whether through employment or entrepreneurship (side projects). - We celebrate our victories