How is the market right now? I've had a few leads in Q1 but unfortunately nothing worked out, and I'm seeing little to no job postings atm.

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Sorry to hear. I got out mid-2025 because it just didn’t seem to be improving. Guess it still isn’t. Good luck!

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Mass hiring is usually cyclical tbh, with more hiring in Q4 / Q1. People then leave once bonuses are paid.

Market seems to actually be pretty good right now, better than pre-covid cycle, not as good as during covid.

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