4 Shocking Reasons I'm Leaving the Tech Industry for Good!
Leo, a 20-year veteran of the tech industry, is leaving the field due to several negative changes:
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Extensive Outsourcing: Internal IT teams have been largely replaced by outsourced contractors, leading to job insecurity and a devaluation of employee skills and experience. Contractors are easily expendable, and long-term careers are rare.
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AI and Automation Job Displacement: AI and automation are eliminating jobs, further reducing employment opportunities and lowering overall employee value.
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Cheap, Low-Quality Products and Services: The industry emphasizes subscriptions over ownership, resulting in lower quality products and services at higher prices, coupled with poor customer service and automated support systems that often fail to resolve issues.
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Erosion of Value and Experience: The industry has lowered its entry barriers, allowing individuals with minimal experience (even high school graduates) to fill positions, devaluing the skills and expertise of experienced professionals and driving down wages.
Leo emphasizes that this isn’t just his personal opinion; many of his colleagues share the same sentiment and are actively seeking to leave the tech industry due to these widespread issues. He invites viewers to share their perspectives on the current state of the tech industry.