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Every day there’s more big job cuts at tech and games companies. I’ve not seen anything explaining why they all seam to be at once like this. Is it coincidence or is there something driving all the job cuts?

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[–] averyminya@beehaw.org 5 points 10 months ago (1 children)

It's an election year in the midst of an onsetting recession, so shareholders want to consolidate. I think on top of that models are being sold as something that can replace certain task forces - normally there would be rehires, and there still will be but I think it will be after its seen that they aren't ideal replacements.

[–] DavidDoesLemmy@aussie.zone 0 points 10 months ago

It's likely the election won't take place until next year.