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Adapting to a changing landscape in tech careers | Provided by Ada Developers Academy
As recently as 2021, Big Tech was growing at a breakneck pace in Seattle, with the industry’s key employers offering thousands of high-salaried positions. Unfortunately, recent layoffs have soured the job pool to the tune of 5,400 in-state jobs, according to the state Employment Security Department. As the threat of more layoffs looms, Microsoft and Amazon no longer lead the charge of companies hiring in Washington, leaving many tech workers to wonder where to find their next opportunity.