Gen Z has discovered the ultimate anti-layoff hack: government jobs

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I want YOU to work for the government. At least that's the latest takeaway some Gen Zers have of today's job market.

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Tech layoffs are hitting companies that are doing just fine

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recorded an 8% bump in revenue but has opted to cut roles in its gaming division.

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Tech layoffs are way down from last year. Why does it feel so grim?

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Google employees at the company's Silicon Valley campus

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2024 has started with another wave of tech industry layoffs. This time, though, the cuts are way smaller.

Google will spend $700 million on severance this quarter

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In January 2023, Google laid off roughly 12,000 employees, or about 6% of its workforce.

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Tech layoffs are expected to continue as companies seek to hire more AI talent, analyst says

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January saw a huge amount of tech workers laid off as companies shift their focus and spending to AI.

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Microsoft is laying off 1,900 workers at Activision, Xbox, and ZeniMax

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The cuts will mostly impact Activision Blizzard employees, reports say.

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TECH'S JOB-CUTS JANUARY

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The year is off to a bad start for many tech workers as the industry's mass layoffs continue in 2024.

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eBay is laying off 1,000 employees — about 9% of its workforce. Read the memo its CEO sent to staff.

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Jamie Iannone announced the layoffs in a memo on Tuesday

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Amazon layoffs: A timeline of the company's hiring freezes, restructuring efforts, and staff reductions into 2024

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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy.

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Google's efforts to shrink its workforce in Korea has hit a snag as some employees are refusing to go

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Around 100 Google workers in South Korea formed a union last year.

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