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Cloud engineer calls tech exodus a 'trauma response' amid enshittification

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A former cloud engineer describes the tech industry's current state as "enshittification," likening the mass exodus of skilled professionals to a trauma response. The author, who left tech four years ago due to burnout, expresses gratitude for their decision and wishes their former colleagues the same opportunity to escape. This sentiment highlights a growing disillusionment within the sector, particularly among those who built and maintained critical infrastructure. AI

IMPACT Expresses a critical view of the tech industry's current trajectory, potentially influencing sentiment among AI professionals.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains an opinion piece from a former industry professional expressing disillusionment with the tech sector.

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Cloud engineer calls tech exodus a 'trauma response' amid enshittification

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "When the people who built and operated your cloud would rather knead dough than touch a terminal again, that’s not a career pivot. That’s a trauma response." h

    "When the people who built and operated your cloud would rather knead dough than touch a terminal again, that’s not a career pivot. That’s a trauma response." https://www. seuros.com/blog/aws-fired-the- human-who-made-the-difference/ The enshittification escalates... I walked awa…

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