So Your Job Was Made Redundant
The article addresses the emotional impact of job redundancy in the tech industry. It emphasizes the importance of taking time to grieve the loss and suggests focusing on self-care and personal growth. The author encourages exploring opportunities beyond large tech companies and networking with local organizations.
- ▪Many companies are restructuring and using AI efficiency as an excuse for job cuts.
- ▪Losing a job can feel like a significant loss, and it's important to allow oneself to grieve.
- ▪The article suggests looking for job opportunities in local governments, educational systems, and small businesses.
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So Your Job Was Made Redundant A few choice words for the state of the industry lately Posted on 26 Apr 2026 in RSS Club It’s a secret to everyone! Read more about RSS Club. Ugh, that friggin’ sucks. I’m so sorry that this happened to you. It’s not fair. It’s a bunch of bull honky. It’s complete crap. (Feel free to insert your own choice curses if that helps.) It’s not your fault. I want you to know that. You didn’t cause this. There was nothing you could have done to stop it. Unless you were caught embezzling or being a real jerk. In which case, well, maybe this isn’t the post for you.Lots of companies are pulling this garbage right now. Restructuring. Reorganizing. “Reducing inefficiency.” Reprioritizing. A bunch of them are using “AI efficiency” as their excuse.
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