On Blind, tech workers anonymously vent fears once reserved for career climbs. The site, where professionals verify employment via work email, now throbs with economic anxiety. CEO Sunguk Moon notes the shift from personal advancement to collective dread, as users swap promotion tips for survival strategies amid widespread industry cuts.

Since 2022, Big Tech has eliminated over 150,000 jobs. Amazon slashed 30,000, Meta 8,000, Oracle an estimated 30,000, and Block 4,000 this year alone. This wave unraveled perceived guarantees of affluence, with AI replacement fears haunting remaining staff. Layoff trackers on Blind fuel constant speculation, keeping workers tethered to the platform for scraps of information.

Cultural bonds are fraying. Former collegiality cools into suspicion, with vacation cutbacks and constant availability becoming norms. Memories of traumatic badge denials—like at Google in 2023—turn each morning login into a stress test. Oracle’s shift from personal layoff calls to a 3 a.m. generic email epitomizes the eroding empathy, leaving workers feeling perpetually disposable.