Annual layoffs, the AI threat, the disappearing entry-level position: The Big Tech jobs that were once hailed as stable—and desirable—may no longer be a sure bet for workers. In November, Apple laid off dozens of sales employees in a rather unexpected move for the tech giant. Apple is the rare tech company that has steered clear of mass layoffs, particularly among its peers in the trillion-dollar club. The layoffs “came as a surprise” for those who lost their jobs, according to a Bloomberg report—and they impacted some employees who had been with the company for decades.