I agree, think it was also a ripe time for empire building further within these companies. I’ve been at one of these companies for many years and the shift in h

I agree, think it was also a ripe time for empire building further within these companies. I’ve been at one of these companies for many years and the shift in hiring dramatically changed in the years leading up to covid. Covid just put things into overdrive until reality hit that this kind of growth isn't sustainable or permanent.