Many developers feel burned out by long hiring processes that demand exact experience and extensive take-home tasks.
Frequent layoffs at big tech companies and pressure to adopt AI generate frustration over job security and executive priorities.
Contributors suggest taking sabbaticals, joining smaller or non-profit organizations, or transitioning to academia for better work-life balance.
Systemic problems include outsourcing, return-to-office mandates, unchecked technical debt, vendor lock-in, and perceived privilege gaps.
Some propose collective solutions like unions or cooperatives, while others recommend retooling skills or exploring alternative industries.
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