IT employment grew by just 700 jobs in 2023

Honestly, I could feel it. In 2023, I practiced ~200 leetcode problems and learned how to create an LLM but I felt like I was the least employable I'd ever been. It was very difficult to get interviews, and even though I managed to get multiple offers, many of these were at companies I'd not normally have accepted offers from. It took a long time to find a job offer I wanted to accept.

I do feel that there are signs of recovery now, so good luck to those that are still looking. I know it's very hard -- particularly if you're also supporting a family.

Re: IT employment grew by just 700 jobs in 2023

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Post by commandlinefan » Mon, Jan 08, 2024, 2:25 PM UTC

Don't worry, the U.S. government will respond by increasing the H1B visa cap as they always do.

Re: IT employment grew by just 700 jobs in 2023

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Post by dsq » Mon, Jan 08, 2024, 2:25 PM UTC

Excellent time for brick--and-mortars to hire skilled people.

Re: IT employment grew by just 700 jobs in 2023

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Post by DebtDeflation » Mon, Jan 08, 2024, 2:27 PM UTC

That confirms my anecdotal experience. At times I felt I was losing my mind with all the "record low unemployment" and "soft landing" stories in the press. 2021 and 2022 felt like great years in terms of the job market. 2023 felt horrible.

Re: IT employment grew by just 700 jobs in 2023

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Post by lifestyleguru » Mon, Jan 08, 2024, 2:27 PM UTC

commandlinefan wrote: post #7

Don't worry, the U.S. government will respond by increasing the H1B visa cap as they always do.

TBH the only thing left from american dream is Taylor Swift concert EUR 500 per ticket in my nearby city in Europe.