Tech Labor Market

The Hacker News Trend That Should Terrify Every Tech Worker

For the first time since 2014, job-seeker posts outnumber hiring posts on Hacker News. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a real-time signal from the most proactive tech talent. The data reveals a structural shift in the labor market that macro unemployment numbers miss. If you’re in tech, your bargaining power just evaporated. Here’s why and what to do about it.