>Covid made matters worse (I nearly doubled my salary switching companies during that time, although it was never my intent). The intensity of demand fueled eve

>Covid made matters worse (I nearly doubled my salary switching companies during that time, although it was never my intent). The intensity of demand fueled even more unrealistic salaries, followed by even more intense layoffs. Yup. "Fear and greed drive markets." That well-known statement holds true not only in the stock markets, but also in any market where there are wild swings of supply and demand. Human nature, short-sightedness, and ignorance, folks. "Those who don't learn from the past are condemned to repeat it."