Joshua Lookman 
The United States is officially suspending immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, marking one of the most significant immigration actions of the Trump administration’s second term. The decision was confirmed Wednesday by the U.S. Department of State and first reported by NBC News, citing an internal State Department memo and official statements from … Read more
Another pivot. Another round of layoffs. And another reminder that in Big Tech, long-term vision is always negotiable. On January 13, 2026, Meta confirmed that it is cutting around 1,500 jobs from its Reality Labs division — roughly 10% of the unit’s workforce. The decision marks a quiet but decisive retreat from the metaverse strategy … Read more
Over the weekend, something felt off. An Amazon employee noticed an unusual spike in LinkedIn connection requests from colleagues across different teams and locations. At first, it seemed random. Then the news began to line up — and suddenly, it made sense. According to regulatory filings and internal estimates cited by industry reporting, up to … Read more
The labor market has changed in ways that are no longer reversible. What once felt like a stable, respectable career path is now increasingly viewed as low-paying, unattractive, or simply obsolete. Technology has accelerated this shift, quietly but decisively, and some professions are paying the price. Automation and artificial intelligence are no longer abstract concepts … Read more
Burnout can be loud—panic, exhaustion, emotional collapse—or it can be quiet, slow, and almost invisible until something breaks. In 2026 the U.S. workforce is facing the second type more often. Employees are pushing through heavy workloads, hiring freezes, restructuring cycles, and an economy where every mistake feels like a threat to job security. Silent burnout … Read more
When people search for “AWS layoff” in 2025 and 2026, they are usually trying to answer three urgent questions: Is Amazon Web Services cutting jobs right now? Which teams are at risk? And what does this mean for cloud careers and the broader tech job market? This guide pulls together what’s publicly known about recent … Read more
Being placed on medical leave is often one of the most vulnerable moments in a person’s working life. Health concerns, uncertainty about recovery, and financial stress already weigh heavily. When layoffs enter the picture, the anxiety intensifies. A question that comes up repeatedly is simple but unsettling: can you be laid off while on medical … Read more
Finding out you are being laid off is hard in any situation. Hearing that news while you are pregnant or home with a newborn is a completely different level of shock. Many workers ask the same question: “Can my company really lay me off while I’m on maternity leave?” The honest answer is nuanced: in … Read more
Losing your job is stressful enough, but one of the first questions most workers ask is simple and urgent: How long will my health insurance last after being laid off? The answer depends on your employer’s policy, the type of insurance plan you had, and whether you choose to continue coverage through COBRA or another … Read more
Severance negotiation is one of the most misunderstood parts of the layoff process. Online advice often says “always negotiate,” while many HR professionals insist the opposite: most severance packages are non-negotiable. The truth, especially in 2026, is more nuanced. This guide explains when severance is realistically negotiable, when it is not, how companies determine these … Read more