Layoff Nation
Tech workers, there's a lot of uncertainty in our industry right now while our careers are being disrupted by AI. I'm empowering you with learnings from a seasoned tech leader while throwing in humor, insights and strategic decision making. Let's do this!
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October 2025: The Layoff Surge Smashes Hopes For Job Seekers
October 2025 saw a massive surge in layoffs across the U.S. Here’s the situation:
The Numbers
Companies announced a total of153,074 job cuts in October. Nearly triple the number from October 2024 and the highest for any October since 2...
Intel’s Layoffs Signal a Deeper Shift And a Call to Rebuild
Layoff Nation: Intel’s 25000 Cuts September 2025
Intel plans to end 2025 with a workforce of around 75,000—down from nearly 109,000 at the start of the year. The company insists this leaner structure is necessary to stay competitive. But f...
🧠 The AI Mirage: July Jobs Report vs. Tech Hiring Truths
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While CEOs like Marc Benioff and Satya Nadella celebrate AI as a workforce revolution, the July 2025 jobs report and the public data on corporate LCAs tells another story. As for the workforce in July, just 73,00...
🧠 The AI Action Plan: What It Means for Workers on the Edge
The White House’s newly released America’s AI Action Plan is bold, sweeping, and unapologetically pro-innovation. It promises a renaissance of American technological dominance, but for workers already navigating layoffs, career pivots, and...
Ageism in the Age of AI and the Age of Entrenchment
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Hi All, I'm Aura, an experienced tech leader helping white collar professionals navigate career growth, office politics, layoffs all while AI continues to disrupt our professional lives. Let's get through 2025 (and beyond) together.
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