Today, I find myself reflecting on the current state of the tech industry and the wave of layoffs that seems to be sweeping through it. It used to feel like a stable career choice, but now it feels like uncertainty is the norm. I see colleagues and friends, all highly skilled professionals, facing job losses and instability, and it raises the question: what’s happening to the services industry? In my experience, if a client pulls out or a project isn’t renewed, companies are quick to let go of the engineers who were dedicated to that work. This model doesn’t seem sustainable to me. What happens to the engineers who have families to support and bills to pay? Their responsibilities don’t vanish just because a project ends. With hiring freezes becoming common, I wonder how anyone is supposed to navigate these gaps. I get that businesses need to manage costs, but the human aspect seems to be overlooked. When I chose to pursue a career in computer science, I was led to believe that technology was the future. I worked hard, adapted, and built my career around it. Yet now, even those of us with experience are left questioning the stability of our jobs in just a few months. It feels like the old notion of job security in tech is fading away. If that’s the case, we need to have more honest conversations about what a sustainable career in tech really looks like. The comments from others resonate with me; it feels like we’re becoming gig workers in a way, and many who entered the field may not have the same passion or skills. The uncertainty is palpable, and it’s a tough time for all of us in this industry.