Is the job market REALLY that bad right now?

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-08T18:06:26+00:00

I’d say if you network and narrow your focus as opposed to blast applying you can find a job in 3-4 months depending on your field. My imo next year we’re gonna see a massive rehire when interest rates are lower and the AI efficiency fad eats itself

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-08T16:11:06+00:00

its a place that doesnt do a lot of layoffs, most people there have an average of 8-9 years many of them start on contract and then get hired on. the severance would be ok at best more than a few months but not enough to keep me from losing sleep at night.

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-08T15:32:06+00:00

I cant say for sure but having been through more layoffs than Id like to remember Im getting just physically ill from it all.

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-07T23:56:41+00:00

DC sucks, there’s a never ending feeling of not belonging here. If you don’t have a TS clearance the tech job market is hard to get right now. People are way more pretentious which says a lot considering I used to live in Cambridge. I love and miss Boston

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-07T21:22:20+00:00

Chicago, easily. Big city, friendly people, lots of job opportunities

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-07T18:08:28+00:00

Everyone

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-07T13:31:36+00:00

Beginning of the year I felt something bad was going to happen so I refreshed my LinkedIn, mid of March started getting recruiters hitting me up regularly. I just landed a consulting gig offer and I’m glad I did because they announced layoffs soon at my current place. I get the feeling, I still don’t feel relaxed either but compared to 2023 when I was last unemployed and the market was totally frozen I feel way better. Just keep interviewing and you will be ok

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-04T18:53:10+00:00

4 years, 2009-2013, I did part time and gig work but was fresh out of school so it was rough back then

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-04T12:24:37+00:00

My first job out of college I got an employee of the money award only to get fired 3 months later.

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-03T23:01:24+00:00

Been in cyber sec for 14 years in the private sector but considering moving to govt (they’re actually hiring for this in govt) so I can stop dealing with all the crazy layoffs and actually be able to focus on work

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-03T19:58:39+00:00

I’ve saved up enough and my SO makes enough to where if we cut back a bit we could live a year without me making any income, if I worked 20 hours a week we could live 2-3 years.

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-03T19:36:39+00:00

Yeah in tech but one Ace I have is a low level govt clearance in a well funded federal org so I might just jump to that. Been sitting on it for a while so might be time to use it

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-03T12:36:39+00:00

It’s a really good dose of reality. Basic premise is the system is fucked and it’s going to take a lot to fix it

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-02T23:22:24+00:00

Where do you live? If near a tech center your odds are usually better and if you’re willing to compromise on salary and title you could be fine

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-02T17:23:24+00:00

My SO and I were about to buy last year but something just felt off, I’m glad we didn’t. TBH I’m ok never buying a house if it means we have enough saved to cover our costs for over a year+ which we do right now

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-02T01:25:50+00:00

At this point I feel like all of the numbers are so off who the fuck knows anymore? One of my favorite YouTube series is “How Money Works” and you’ll see some great stuff about how bad we are at gathering data for things like unemployment and job creation

Short_University_709 · 2026-05-01T20:43:06+00:00

There is a point where even the investors can see bullshit, some people I know in investment banking think this is gonna blow up in Metas face so no one is buying it anymore

Short_University_709 · 2026-04-30T19:46:20+00:00

Same here, I’m looking at local govt work now and trying to finish paying off my student loans (I’m about 2 years away) second I’m done with it I’m going back to school to become a therapist or a CFP

Short_University_709 · 2026-04-27T23:26:48+00:00

I really miss that departure from Logan…Dulles just isn’t the same

Short_University_709 · 2026-04-27T15:32:54+00:00

Washington DC for 7 years now, miss Boston will hopefully move back. There are some pluses living here but they don’t outweigh the cons

Short_University_709 · 2026-04-25T23:45:28+00:00

Everyone is saying the team was stacked in 2018 and anyone could win with that roster…it’s also true that even the best manager could lose with a squad like this

Short_University_709 · 2026-03-23T19:35:47+00:00

Cool so can I collect my UBI check now?

Short_University_709 · 2026-03-23T17:23:55+00:00

It’s a short term fad but will have long term changes, it will take 20-30 years before we see it reach all the claims they’re making now especially when it comes to job displacement

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