Laid-Off Tech Workers Pursue Lower-Paid Temp Jobs and New Careers Amid Industry Cuts

3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 5

Widespread tech layoffs are pushing some highly skilled workers into radical career shifts, with some taking temporary jobs outside their previous specialties.
Those moves often mean accepting lower pay as displaced employees look for immediate income and a path back into work.
Some workers are not just bridging a gap but leaving the tech sector altogether, underscoring how deeply the layoffs are reshaping career plans.

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