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Tech professionals' concerns about layoffs have decreased.
At the same time, there is less job hunting.
AI looms, but other factors are also influencing career paths.
Technology professionals appear to be less likely to be job hunting and seem to be more satisfied with the jobs they have. Or, perhaps, they are just staying put because it's tough out there?
Professionals are less concerned about layoffs, a recent survey from Indeed found. At this point, 31% say they're worried about layoffs at their companies, down from 39% a year ago. Even more dramatically, 41% would consider looking for a new job if their company had layoffs that didn't directly impact them -- this is down significantly from 70% a year ago.
There's some disturbing news as well in the survey data: 26% report tech talent was let go or laid off because of AI. More than one-third, 35%, are also concerned that AI may be able to take over their role. Tech management postings are down 19% from a year ago, and postings for non-management tech pros are down 34%.
Also: AI is more likely to transform your job than replace it, Indeed finds
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