The Tech Industry's Human Cost: When Experience Becomes a Liability James Strawn, a 25 year veteran of Adobe, was laid off after nearly three decades in tech.
He had spent over a year searching for another job in his field but eventually gave up and took a pay cut to become a school bus driver. Strawn is not alone.
Many workers who have spent years honing their skills are being forced to adapt or risk being left behind. Despite record breaking profits, technology companies are shedding jobs at an alarming rate.