Re:US Administration announces 34% tariffs on China – 20% on EU
by nyarlathotep_ on Saturday April 05, 2025 @01:55PM
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> I'm of a similar mindset, just look how many software adjacent roles are basically UBI already.
Many actual software jobs are, too.
How many people are working/have worked (especially during the covid-boom years) on projects with no path to profitability, minimal practical utility etc.
How many "promo" projects were launched during those years?
My perspective is there's a lot of (unintentional, perhaps) "patronage" that's gone on for some time now, and what we're seeing throughout the industry is a reaction to that.
Many actual software jobs are, too.
How many people are working/have worked (especially during the covid-boom years) on projects with no path to profitability, minimal practical utility etc.
How many "promo" projects were launched during those years?
My perspective is there's a lot of (unintentional, perhaps) "patronage" that's gone on for some time now, and what we're seeing throughout the industry is a reaction to that.