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Being kicked out of the tech industry - Jacky Alciné
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this post was submitted on 29 Aug 2026
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Just watched several friends take two+ years to get a job, with FAANG on their resume and over a decade of experience, in the US. You probably have some selection bias.
Possibly. Several people I know were laid off and had a job in a month... I don't know anyone that hunted for more than a few....