Tech industry layoffs have hit program managers and CXOs hard, struggling to secure new roles as their positions evolve, demanding different skill sets.
In 2023, over 200,000 tech workers faced job cuts, reflecting a shift from a jobseeker's market to layoffs, driven by overhiring and misjudged growth prospects post-2021's venture capital boom.
Overestimation of growth prospects and economic downturn forced startups to focus on profitability, leading to a tech talent layoff wave. Companies hired beyond their means, assuming constant market liquidity.