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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m so glad my kids didn’t major in CS.[/quote]

My son graduated with a CS degree from UVA last summer. After a year searching for the high paying CS job without success, he is now looking for any job. Unfortunately he didn't have a minor or a double major. He is a pure CS major so his options are limited.

I think the CS market may be going through a transition I am not sure. [/quote]

There’s always been a boom/bust cycle in tech. The tech companies over hired during Covid and things got a bit overheated in the job market in 2021-22, now we’re seeing a correction. The layoffs are happening in part due to higher interest rates and AI.

It’s important to note that AI hasn’t reached the point of actually replacing people’s jobs, but tech companies are investing billions into it and are trying to cut costs to pay for this investment which is more difficult in a higher rate environment, so a lot of fat trimming is going on. The labor market is flooded with experienced engineers who lost their jobs and this makes it much harder for new grads.

AI is pretty over hyped and I expect the pendulum to swing the other way in a couple years once the limitations are fully understood. [/quote]

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