lol nice, we’re reaching .com bubble levels of layoffs, wcgw
Edit: and we’re not even officially “in a recession” lmfao
I'm guessing we can't be in a recession because the people who collect the data that we use to determine when we're in a recession have all been fired.
We’re not in a recession because imports are subtracted from GDP. Since Imports have plummeted with tariffs, gdp data gives the false impression of a growing economy. Had imports been unchanged we would’ve had negative GDP reported.
And the AI bubble hasn't even burst yet.
Trump and Musk took my job. I can't spend money. The people who relied on my business have less money. There was no program or process for the laid off people to find new jobs.
The math isn't hard to figure out.
What was your business?
I was a UI/UX Designer and Frontend Developer working on a federal government contract for four years creating web apps to be used as internal facing tools. The contract got an extension and my company was a shoe in for the follow up contract for further development and maintenance.
Trump won and we were informed that the contract extension was revoked, the new contract terms were drastically changed, and the bid was denied without reason.
I've been skipping meals since May.
Big 3 firm doge cuts to contracts, couldn't justify acquiring us anymore mid-deal. Stood to have my first proper exit after 20 years, and finally almost put a down payment on a starter home at middle age. I have more ways this has fucked me in business, but you get the point. This isn't even capitalism.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Thanks! I'm blessed to have work when a lot of good people don't.
Let me know if you can share the blessing.
What kind of work you looking for?
Web Development. I specialize in Frontend with React, but I can read Python. I can do design work in Figma. I also have AWS Cloud Practioner and Developer certifications.
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