Will programmers really be laid off at the age of 35?
Where will I go to work after being laid off? What should I do?
On many social platforms, I often see many small partners asking such questions, confused and flustered. Some people say that they have been laid off at the age of 25, while others say that as a programmer, they may be forced to "graduate" every year before the age of 35.
2022 is coming to an end. Under the influence of the global epidemic and the economic downturn, all major factories are tightening their expenditures, reducing costs and increasing efficiency, and news of layoffs is coming out frequently. A large number of talents are forced to return to the talent market and rethink their career direction.
Where have these "optimized" programmers gone?
"If you don't follow the capital, follow the flow."
A headhunter who has been in the industry for many years said that a large part of the talent flow of Internet companies now goes to more stable industries.
Fields such as social networking, games, short videos, live broadcasts, etc., which used to be hot spots in the eyes of capital, are now slowly cooling down, and there are not many projects that can attract capital investment.
Capital brings together talents and traffic, and when capital leaves the market, the traffic naturally disperses.
Now when traditional Internet workers re-apply for jobs, they will subconsciously choose industries with a lot of cash flow.
Seeking a sense of workplace security and reducing risks is a common choice for professionals. People who seek stability will seek a sense of workplace security and reduce the risk of income reduction.
Of course, there are also those who do not care about stability, but pay attention to the growth of the industry, and they will turn their perspective to emerging industries in the rising period.
Vol.1
Leaving the Internet and moving closer to high-end manufacturing
The Internet has changed from virtual to real, no longer blindly expanding, and the demand for programmers will decrease in the short term.
Around 2015, as long as programmers from 985 and 211, even undergraduates, can find a high-paying job.
But today's students will find that programmers are no longer popular in the recruitment market when they are applying for jobs.
Due to the involution of the industry and the large number of talents, it is no longer an era when supply exceeds demand.
Now, some people who have left Internet companies are beginning to move closer to the manufacturing industry.
At present, there is still a large talent gap in the direction of intelligent manufacturing, especially in industries such as semiconductor chips, autonomous driving, and new energy.
Vol.2
Go to the next generation Internet and seize the opportunity
While seeing the shrinking of the traditional Internet industry, some people set their sights on the next-generation Internet.
Some new concepts, such as Web3.0, nft, metaverse, etc., already have a first-mover advantage.
Although many people realize that it is difficult for the metaverse to be applied to reality in the short term, or to have an impact on the real industry ecology. However, almost all major Internet companies in the world, including China, are exploring in this field, and capital will favor industries with room for imagination.
The metaverse absolutely satisfies this point, and the great changes of the Internet in the future are very likely to happen in the metaverse.
Vol.3
Self-employment, become a freelancer
After leaving the big factory, almost half of the people had the idea of starting their own business.
If you work for others, you will lose your job one day. It is better to have your own business.
For many young people, in fact, entering a big Internet company was not the ultimate pursuit, but just a springboard.
It's just that I didn't expect that I was bounced away by the springboard first.
Now that the Internet will enter a new era, the careers of many migrant workers will also change accordingly.
Some people will choose small and micro businesses, such as e-commerce, advertising, self-media experts, etc.
Because they have work experience in big factories, they should be able to understand and master the ecology of the Internet better than ordinary people.
Start your own business, become a freelancer, and really do what you want to do.
Vol.4
Accept the gap and look for the next opportunity
Today's Internet job seekers must face reality and gaps.
First of all, high-paying positions are limited, and involution will inevitably exist. Even if the generals stand out after passing five hurdles, there is no guarantee of absolute long-term stability.
Moreover, it is inevitable that there will be gaps in re-applying for a job after leaving a large factory. Whether it is the office environment or salary, compared with a large factory, it is more than a little bit inferior, especially in small companies.
Therefore, we must calm down and accept the gap. Only those with hard power can seize every opportunity.