Tech workers on Reddit are in complete denial about the reality approaching us

Reddit r/singularity 09/06/26, 05:31 PM News

Summary

The author argues that tech workers are in denial about AI and economic trends that will lead to leaner teams, fewer job openings, and reduced outsourcing roles, making the industry especially difficult for non-senior professionals.

Tech workers are in complete denial about the reality that is approaching. They will downvote you into oblivion if you say anything other than, "Nothing will change, companies are still going to have huge teams working on half-profitable digital products. Please don't worry." To be clear, I don't think all job opportunities are going to disappear. However, increased productivity combined with declining demand in the general economy will mean fewer professionals are needed to meet market demands. This will lead to leaner teams, fewer job openings, and fierce competition making it even harder for anyone below senior, staff, or lead levels. Outsourcing markets are suffering more than the countries that have more native tech companies. The reason why is because usually the companies went to outsourcing markets looking for "operators", as cheap labour, while the more strategic and leadership positions stay in the home country. With AI, the need of having "operators" reduced a lot.

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