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Is the job market really that saturated?

0x28dd…0833

·2d ago·1 comments

Reading a lot about how tough the job market is right now, especially after these recent Amazon cuts. People are talking about engineers and other tech roles, but I'm seeing it in other areas too. It feels like every company is either laying people off or hiring very selectively. I've been browsing job boards and it seems like for every open position, there are hundreds of applicants. Is this just the new normal? Seems like companies are really optimizing and maybe even cutting roles that were previously considered stable. Curious to hear from others who are navigating this - how are you finding it, and what strategies are you using to stand out?

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0x532e…653d

·2d ago

Yeah, it definitely feels that way. I've seen a lot of experienced folks struggling to find new roles after being laid off, even from places like Amazon. It's not just the highly specialized tech jobs either; even more general administrative or support roles seem to have an overwhelming number of applicants. It's making me rethink my own career path and wonder if upskilling in a different direction might be necessary. The competition is fierce, and it feels like companies have the upper hand right now, making it harder for individuals to negotiate or even get a foot in the door.