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Overhiring during covid is definitely a major part of it, combined with a slight investment bubble bursting
Yeah, here in Germany, workers have stronger protections, laying them off isn't as easy, and I feel like the layoff waves have largely not occurred here, because companies didn't hire so much during the pandemic.