The employment landscape, particularly for those working in technology, has become relentlessly unforgiving. A user on X recently shared the troubling situation of a friend who lost her job in 2022 and struggled for nearly three full years to secure another role.
After countless unsuccessful attempts, she eventually abandoned her search and enrolled in a new academic program in a completely unrelated discipline, hoping to rebuild her future from the ground up.
In response to this account, another individual on the platform described the harsh reality from personal experience. With more than two decades of background in major technology organisations, he too faced sudden unemployment when he was released from Meta in early 2025.
Despite his extensive career, it required nine long months of continuous effort before he managed to re-enter the industry. He noted that the hiring environment had become extremely unforgiving and warned that the situation appeared to be worsening steadily. According to him, those just entering the workforce may find it nearly impossible to secure roles in the current climate.
A different voice chimed in with a contrasting viewpoint. Identifying himself as a software engineer, he argued that conditions vary significantly depending on the type of employer.
In his perspective, the wave of layoffs primarily originated from Wall Street–linked tech giants that hired aggressively during the pandemic years and later downsized massively. He pointed out that his peers working in independently owned, mid-sized technology firms seemed to be in far more stable positions and had not experienced the same level of upheaval.
Another user added yet another personal account that underscored how severe the situation has become. He explained that he had been unemployed since June of the current year and had spent months searching with little progress. Only on the very day he commented did he finally manage to secure an offer, bringing a difficult job hunt to an exhausting close. His experience reaffirmed how punishing and unpredictable the job market has become for countless professionals trying to stay afloat.
After countless unsuccessful attempts, she eventually abandoned her search and enrolled in a new academic program in a completely unrelated discipline, hoping to rebuild her future from the ground up.
In response to this account, another individual on the platform described the harsh reality from personal experience. With more than two decades of background in major technology organisations, he too faced sudden unemployment when he was released from Meta in early 2025.
Despite his extensive career, it required nine long months of continuous effort before he managed to re-enter the industry. He noted that the hiring environment had become extremely unforgiving and warned that the situation appeared to be worsening steadily. According to him, those just entering the workforce may find it nearly impossible to secure roles in the current climate.
A different voice chimed in with a contrasting viewpoint. Identifying himself as a software engineer, he argued that conditions vary significantly depending on the type of employer.
In his perspective, the wave of layoffs primarily originated from Wall Street–linked tech giants that hired aggressively during the pandemic years and later downsized massively. He pointed out that his peers working in independently owned, mid-sized technology firms seemed to be in far more stable positions and had not experienced the same level of upheaval.
Another user added yet another personal account that underscored how severe the situation has become. He explained that he had been unemployed since June of the current year and had spent months searching with little progress. Only on the very day he commented did he finally manage to secure an offer, bringing a difficult job hunt to an exhausting close. His experience reaffirmed how punishing and unpredictable the job market has become for countless professionals trying to stay afloat.
