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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube
People always talked about the spectre of layoffs from companies going under, but it's often forgotten that there is the additional risk of your company being bought out from under you as the big boys consolidate during fire sales, therefore making you redundant yet again.
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Isn't this the same of everyone's favorite white knight lately - the tech industry? Companies getting bought out every couple of years, and being absorbed into bigger acquirers who look to improve efficiencies and staff are cut?
Just look at some of the former tech stars of Alberta for that - SMART, Wi-Lan, Solium, BioWare, Cortex.
Most people in tech I know hop jobs every 2-3 years too. Maybe the lack of longevity goes both ways....