Pooja Dutt | Everyone is Leaving Tech. Here’s Why I’m Not
It looks like tech is collapsing: mass layoffs, shrinking valuations, hiring freezes, and the end of cushy perks that once defined Silicon Valley. Headlines scream about a “tech apocalypse,” and on the surface, it feels like the golden age of tech is over.
2025-06-17 19:00:00 - TechLinked
But look a little closer and the story is more complicated.
What’s happening isn’t a collapse. It’s a recalibration. After a decade of explosive growth and pandemic-fueled overhiring, companies are tightening up, not because tech is dying, but because it’s maturing. Investors want profitability, not just growth.
Startups are learning to be leaner. The age of excess is giving way to sustainability.
Meanwhile, demand for AI talent is booming. Cloud, cybersecurity, and enterprise software are still strong. Even as Big Tech slows down, new ecosystems are forming around generative AI, climate tech, and decentralized infrastructure.
So no, tech isn’t collapsing. It’s evolving. And if you know where to look, the opportunities are still massive, just different from before.