Google’s move is leading to a real “vibe change” within the company. — Google has reportedly extended its hiring freeze as part of overall plans to slow hiring through the rest of 2022. According to Business Insider, Google will continue to hire for “critical roles.” …

A new study analyzes whether data science is a worthy career. — A decade ago, researchers Thomas H. Davenport and DJ Patil co-wrote an article naming data science the “sexiest job of the 21st century.” The article got a lot of attention — but does the assertion about data scientist roles still hold up? Davenport and Patil recently took to the pages…

It’s a very big deal for tech employment, potentially. — Congress recently passed legislation to support the domestic manufacturing of semiconductor chips. The CHIPS bill (it stands for “Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America”) will grant $54 billion to companies for semiconductor manufacturing and research, along with additional billions to boost regional technology hubs.

Things aren’t looking great at some places. — There have been a lot of scary headlines about the economy lately. Inflation is way up; depending on who you ask, a recession seems imminent. And yet hiring remains strong, and many workers (including technologists) are making more than ever before. …

To stay or to go is always the question… especially when it comes to pay. — How much does it actually pay to switch jobs? That’s a key question, especially at a moment when so many technologists are debating whether to pursue other opportunities. According to a new study by consulting firm McKinsey & Company, 40 percent of workers plan on quitting their current jobs within…

Years after Google Glass failed, Google is trying an AR comeback. — Google is rededicating itself to the augmented reality (AR) arena, which means technologists who want to build AR apps and services may soon have a whole new ecosystem to explore. In a corporate blog posting, Google suggested it plans to begin testing AR prototypes in the “real world” (whatever that…

It’s hard to curb the urge to quit a job you hate. — Forty percent of workers plan on quitting their current jobs within the next three to six months, according to a new study by consulting firm McKinsey & Company. But why are they quitting? Of those leaving their current jobs, 48 percent planned on working for an employer in a totally…

By doing so, the tech giant is following in the footsteps of Google and Meta. — Apple is the latest company to slow down some of its hiring in response to potential economic conditions. According to Bloomberg, the slowdown will only hit some divisions, and the company will maintain an “aggressive product launch schedule in 2023.” Nonetheless, the move shows that Apple, despite its enviable profits…

But the Midwest as a whole lags other regions when it comes to pay. — If you’re a software engineer, where you live can determine your salary. For example, engineers who live in major tech hubs such as Silicon Valley and New York City can generally expect local companies to offer pretty hefty compensation; meanwhile, their professional colleagues in smaller towns might pull down significantly…