VC10X Micro - The Reason Behind 100,000 Layoffs in 2025 - VC10X Micro

Meta and Amazon are making billions in profit, so why are they laying off thousands of employees in late 2025? It’s not a recession, it’s a strategic shift.

We break down the real reasons behind the new wave of "quiet layoffs" sweeping Big Tech and what it means for the future of your career.

In this deep dive, you'll learn about the "Great AI Re-Allocation," how the "Year of Efficiency" became a permanent strategy, and why the jobs of the future are becoming highly specialized.

This isn't just news; it's a critical look at the new rules of the tech industry and how you can navigate them.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) - Introduction: Meta and Amazon layoffs despite record profits

(00:37) - Recent layoff reports at Meta and Amazon

(01:35) - The new normal: continuous strategic culling in big tech

(02:00) - Reason 1: The great AI reallocation

(02:50) - Reason 2: Year of efficiency as permanent operating philosophy

(03:40) - Reason 3: Pandemic hiring aftershocks

(04:17) - What does this mean for you?

(05:04) - Silver lining: Talent boost for startup ecosystem

(05:22) - Conclusion and call to action

KEY TAKEAWAYS

✅ Why profitable companies are still cutting staff.

✅ How AI is forcing a massive reallocation of talent and capital.

✅ The new skills that are in high demand (and which are at risk).

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