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• outdated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 :)

• 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/

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?

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.

New layoff data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas shows 71,321 job cuts announced in November. That’s lower than October’s huge wave of reductions, but still pushes total layoffs for 2025 to 1.17 million so far. The most common reasons companies cited: Restructuring, Closures, Market or economic pressures. Even though November wasn’t as extreme as last month, the pace of cuts this year has stayed elevated. It’s another sign that businesses are still adjusting to slowing demand, margin pressure, and uncertainty around the broader economy.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/04/layoff-announcements-this-year-top-1point1-million-the-most-since-2020-when-pandemic-hit-challenger-says.html

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.timesnownews.com/technology-science/tech-layoffs-2025-over-5600-jobs-lost-so-far-as-microsoft-meta-and-others-cut-staff-article-117818410

Graphic by me, created in Excel.

All data from here: https://www.challengergray.com/blog/summer-lull-ends-july-job-cuts-spike-tech-ai-tariffs-blamed/

https://www.financialexpress.com/life/technology-tech-layoffs-microsoft-cuts-15000-jobs-in-2025-pushes-remaining-staff-to-embrace-ai-3911172/