Feeling the squeeze - is this the new normal?

Seeing these constant layoffs, especially the recent one in Washington, is really starting to worry me. It's not just one department or location anymore. It feels like a systemic issue. I keep hearing about retraining programs and 'futureproofing' the workforce, which sounds good on paper, but then you see these numbers and it's hard not to feel like we're just disposable. Makes you wonder what the long-term plan is. Are they shedding legacy roles to invest in something new? Or are we just being downsized because the market is tough? It's creating a lot of anxiety and uncertainty. Just want to understand the broader picture here, if anyone has any thoughts or perspectives to share. It's a bit unnerving to say the least.