Title: I work remotely as a front-end developer at a VC-funded, series B startup.  Funding has dried up as investors with financial exposure to anything retail or entertainment-related are hemorrhaging cash.  The company leadership told us that starting immediately, all employees (including the fully-remote workers like myself) are on mandatory unpaid leave.<p>Job cuts in 2019 were already up a whopping 351% from the previous year[1].  Considering the COVID-19 outbreak, I&#x27;m concerned that many other tech workers like me might be updating their resumes and entering a stagnant job market.  Alternatively, organizations may view this as a great time to gain additional market share.  What do you think?<p>If you&#x27;re a tech worker, have you been laid off or do you expect to be laid off soon?
If you are a hiring manager, what is the current hiring status at your company?<p>[1] https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.challengergray.com&#x2F;press&#x2F;press-releases&#x2F;2019-year-end-job-cuts-report-fewest-monthly-cuts-july-2018-yoy-10
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