[quatrefoil]

Missed opportunity for a metaphor... "we're gonna need you to walk the plank".

But fundamentally, I don't think this is an indefensible stance. There are many industries that hire seasonally or for specific projects, and where the expectation is that you will need another job when the season is over / the task is done. Tech is actually pretty "seasonal", going through cycles of manic, excessive hiring and then belt-tightening and layoffs at the first sign of any headwinds. It's been like that for 30+ years.

The problem is that nobody is going to be honest with you. In fact, in the fat years, tech workers are coddled and told they're family. I can't really see the industry changing any time soon, so if you want to stay sane, just don't fall for the lies. By the end of the day, you're just a delivery guy for a very posh version of UPS.

[ysavir]

> The problem is that nobody is going to be honest with you.

Isn't that what makes it indefensible?

[xeromal]

I agree that there are plenty of seasonal roles, but you'd hope they'd leverage contract positions for that.

[earthwalker99]

Hope all you'd like but that doesn't change the fact that they'll do whatever they want because you have no power.