• Jan: 50,000

• Feb: 170,000

• Mar: 275,000

• Apr: 105,000

It sounds like a lot..

https://www.challengergray.com/blog/april-2025-job-cuts-plunge-but-doge-drives-2025-layoffs-to-pandemic-era-highs/

Hey all, was scanning a tech statistics site today and saw an absolutely startling statistic:
"So far in 2025, there have been 317 layoffs at tech companies with 75,463 people impacted.
In 2024, there were 1,115 layoffs with over 230,000 people impacted."

That's a lot of people, ranging from companies like Dell and Intel to Meta and Microsoft. So, despite this incredibly horrid news - very sorry for those affected - I wanted to give back to the community and drop a few good sources for those seeking tech jobs.

These resources are really helpful - I essentially take a big list of niche job boards separated by technology, so that you actually hear back from recruiters. LinkedIn is tough for the job search because either their posts are

• outdated
• spammed
• irrelevant.

Here is a list of niche job boards to help you talented engineers and computer scientists:

• Python.org/jobs - Apparently, there is a job board just for Python jobs, which was shocking to see as I never expected an open-source community to list jobs. I would overall rate this an A-, great resource, but I have never gotten an interview from this list.

• HappyTechies.com - This one focuses exclusively on Microsoft technology jobs, so if you worked in Azure, for example, you'd want to find a role at a company that uses this technology and needs an experienced professional. Overall, a great resource.

• Reactjobsboard.com - This one isn't community-driven and seems to just be a wrapper around a bigger database.

• datajobs.com - Whenever websites look like this, you can expect a lot higher-quality engagement and resources. This is great for jobs in data science from smaller companies.

• levels.fyi - I want to put this here, not because you can land jobs from it, but because you can see what salaries should look like depending on your role, company, location, and experience. Super valuable - bookmark this :)

Let me know if this list helped you at all! Any questions about these, please let me know :)

Recent Layoff Announcements:

1. UPS: 48,000 employees

2. Amazon: Up to 30,000 employees

3. Intel: 24,000 employees

4. Nestle: 16,000 employees

5. Accenture: 11,000 employees

6. Ford: 11,000 employees

7. Novo Nordisk: 9,000 employees

8. Microsoft: 7,000 employees

9. PwC: 5,600 employees

10. Salesforce: 4,000 employees

11. Paramount: 2,000 employees

12. Target: 1,800 employees

13. Kroger: 1,000 employees

14. Applied Materials: 1,444 employees

15. Meta: 600 employees

16. Target: cuts 1,800 corporate jobs 17: Starbucks: Around 900 non-retails.

17. Federal : 289,000

The number of Americans laid off this year can be viewed in two ways, based on different reports: ​1.17 Million Job Cuts: According to reports from the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, U.S.-based employers announced 1,170,821 job cuts through the end of November 2025. This counts planned, announced layoffs. ​13.8 Million Layoffs and Discharges: Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) shows that the total number of "layoffs and discharges" for the period of January through August 2025 was 13.8 million. This figure is broader, as it includes all terminations of employment by an employer, such as permanent layoffs, temporary layoffs, and firings for other reasons (like performance).
​The 1.17 million figure typically refers to large-scale, announced job cuts, which are often cited in economic news.

If you were laid off this year, what are you doing to pay your bills now?

https://www.fastcompany.com/91306126/tech-layoffs-update-march-2025-block-hellofresh-tiktok-wayfair-hpe-cut-jobs

Admins please delete if already posted.

When is this going to end? (Block is Jack Dorsey's company.)

Well our honorable JP said job market isn't too bad, so no major cut in 2025. Which means, we won't see any recovery in 2025. What do you think?
Apparently, Mr. JP doesn't look at the actual job market.

Layoffs Are Hard—But You’re Not Alone

Layoffs aren’t just tough on the person losing their job, they affect partners, families, and entire households. And it’s not just about the financial strain. As someone who’s been through it and made it to the other side (or at least, I’d like to think so), I know firsthand the psychological toll it takes.

The self-blame, the endless “what ifs” in the shower, the feeling that maybe you should have seen it coming, it’s all part of the process. But here’s the truth: the decision to lay you off wasn’t about you. These choices happen at the highest levels of the company, driven by macroeconomic forces beyond your control. You were caught in the net, not because of your performance, but because of business realities.

If you’ve recently been laid off, know that you’re not alone. This is part of a cycle, painful as it is.

If you feel comfortable sharing, let us know where you were laid off from and how many others were affected.

There’s something about shared experiences that helps ease the burden. It’s a reminder that this wasn’t personal—it was just the company doing what it needed to survive. And you will, too.

Here’s few companies:

• Meta in February 2025

• RBC in March 2025

Hey all, I’m a software engineer and I have a CS degree with 3 years of experience. I got laid off in August 2023 and I’m still struggling to find a tech job, I’ve learned Data analyst and Data engineer as well so I can be flexible to any tech position, but unfortunately the market is horrible. I applied for more than 2k jobs in this past 2 years, but I got around 12 interviews from referrals and I could’ve tell that they already have someone in their mind. My question is should I just change my career and jump into something else other than Tech industry? Because there are layoffs everywhere right now and I believe that tech companies prefer AIs over Software Engineers 🥲

I don’t think I’m in immediate danger of layoffs but every day I see another news article about it. Does anyone think that at least by 2025 it’ll get better?

Basically saying no merit increases will occur this year as the company focuses on performing better in 2025 (with a new CEO). Is this a sign of lots of shifts or shall I just say it, layoffs?

edit: Appreciate all the responses!!!

https://www.theverge.com/news/713388/intel-q2-2025-leave-germany-poland-costa-rica