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I work in ad tech and we had layoffs last year and no new headcount for this year (even backfills need approval from leadership). Our revenue was up, but IMO we way overtired during the pandemic so I doubt we will hire a lot of people for another 2 years.

The layoffs were mainly ICs so a lot of middle management is left trying to fight for scope to save themselves. I have a feeling that managers are going to be the target of layoffs this year.

Overall I am fortunate to have a job, and just trying to ride this one out for the next 1-2 years. I would like to get promoted or become a team lead/manager but I don’t see that happening right now.