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Remember when working in tech felt like hitting the jackpot? Free meals, lavish offsites, $2K vacation stipends, and sky-high salaries made software engineering one of the most coveted jobs in the world. But in just a few short years, that golden era has collapsed into mass layoffs, RTO mandates, AI pressure, and dwindling perks.
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