Job Anxiety in Big Tech: A Changing Landscape

Job anxiety is gripping the once-cushy Big Tech industry, signaling a shift in the workplace dynamics that were once characterized by free lunches and job security. As companies adapt to the Zero Interest Rate Phenomenon (ZIRP), employees are facing uncertainties about layoffs and the disappearance of traditional perks.

A Big Tech Reckoning

The era of rapid hiring in Big Tech has given way to a new focus on efficiency and cost-cutting. Companies are streamlining operations, leading to a constant state of job cuts. While this shift may benefit the bottom line with soaring stock prices and dividends, employees are feeling the impact of reduced perks and job security.

Boomers and Gen Xers Are Fed Up

Contrary to popular belief, it's not just Gen Z feeling disillusioned with the workplace. Older generations like Gen Xers and boomers are also expressing frustration with the changing dynamics. They recall a time when companies valued loyalty and are now grappling with workplace betrayals.

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By: mturner@businessinsider.com (Matt Turner,Jordan Parker Erb)
Title: Job Anxiety in Big Tech: A Changing Landscape
Sourced From: www.businessinsider.com/insider-today-tech-jobs-anxiety-zirp-careers-layoffs-2024-2
Published Date: Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:02:05 +0000