Episode 433: The One About Layoffs (Brittany + Brian)

The tech industry is in unprecedented times with the amount of layoffs happening. Brittany and Brian share their personal layoff stories and offer some advice to laid off employees, retained employees and companies. While empathizing with the shock layoffs cause, the duo offer some silver linings.

Show Notes & Links:

• Tech Layoffs In 2022: The U.S. Companies That Have Cut Jobs
• Layoffs.fyi Tracker

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