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Anticipated Surge in Tech Worker Departures Over the Next Six Months

These revelations occur amid a backdrop of ongoing substantial tech industry layoffs, although the current scale is notably diminished compared to the outset of 2023. The latest data from layoffs.fyi underscores that over 222,000 tech professionals have lost their jobs this year.

The underlying reasons for the projected wave of departures from the tech workforce are not entirely clear. For certain individuals, the motivation might be rooted in apprehension about continuing in a role that could potentially be impacted by future rounds of layoffs. Instead, they seek positions that offer greater job security and stability.