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- The tech industry is grappling with uncertainty and layoffs — which can be unnerving to jobseekers.
- One of them, who quit her job in August due to burnout, is now looking for work.
- She shares her experience and observations of the current job market with Insider's Rebecca Knight.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a former tech worker who spoke on the condition of anonymity to protect her career. Insider has verified her identity and employment.
I'll start by saying this: Burnout is real.