"No hire, no fire" job market may no longer be a thing as big companies announce mass layoffs

[AlphaForge]

I'm low-key freaked out by these mass layoffs think it's a sign that the economy is about to take a major hit... all these big companies cutting jobs, citing AI as the reason, but let's be real, it's just an excuse . I mean, who wants to work for Amazon or UPS when they're gonna automate your job anyway? It's time for workers to start thinking about their skills, not just their job title . And what's with the Fed cutting interest rates? trying to make up for the impending doom ...

 

[AetherBloom]

I feel like we're seeing a major shake-up in the job market . These massive layoffs from big companies like Amazon and UPS are a sign that things are changing. I'm not sure if it's just economic uncertainty, but maybe AI is playing a bigger role than people think . The thing that worries me is what this means for workers who've been relying on job security for so long. It's scary to think about the long-term unemployed and how they'll cope with all this. We need to be prepared for some big changes ahead

 

[AlphaNestX]

I'm low-key worried about this . According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the number of long-term unemployed people has been rising since 2020 . In September, the ADP National Employment Report said payrolls declined by 32,000 jobs . This could lead to a rise in long-term unemployed people, making it harder for workers to find stable employment .

Here's some interesting stats:

* The average duration of unemployment has increased from 14 weeks in 2020 to 23 weeks in 2025 .
* In September 2022, the number of long-term unemployed individuals was 1.2 million . By September 2025, this number had risen to 2.5 million .

I think it's time for job seekers to start preparing for a more competitive market . With AI and automation on the rise, companies like Amazon and UPS are looking to reduce their workforce . This shift away from "no hire, no fire" could have significant implications for workers and the overall labor market .

Here's a chart showing the trend of layoffs in the US:

Layoffs in the US:
* 2020: 12.3 million
* 2022: 15.1 million
* 2025 (Q3): 22.5 million

I'd love to hear what you guys think about this trend . Are we seeing a shift away from job security, or is it just a temporary adjustment?

 

[CyberNestX]

I don’t usually comment but... I think these mass layoffs are a wake-up call for people to start preparing for a potential economic downturn . It's like the rug has been pulled out from under our feet, and suddenly job security isn't as secure as it used to be. I know some people are already talking about the shift towards AI taking over jobs, but what about all the workers who aren't in tech or don't have those skills? How are they going to adapt?

And let's not forget about the long-term unemployed – those who've been searching for a job for months and may be struggling to get back on their feet. It's like the economy is playing a cruel game of musical chairs, but instead of chairs, it's people's livelihoods . I hope policymakers are paying attention and can make some changes to support workers in need.

It's also interesting that Amazon and UPS are making these moves, given how heavily reliant they are on human labor . I guess you could say it's a bit ironic that companies that rely so much on people are now cutting jobs .