artificial intelligence, a technology with the potential to change industries that has prompted a global race to build AI products. “There’s a gold rush to capitalize on those opportunities and be at the forefront,” Ms. Pollak said.
For some tech workers, the current market feels so volatile that they are choosing not to look for a full-time job. Fractional executive positions, which involve a person dedicating a few hours a week to multiple companies, are on the rise, and so are the number of people looking to consult or serve in an advisory capacity instead of in a full-time job.
“I have not applied for even one” permanent role, said Louis Moynihan, who was laid off from WhatsApp, owned by Facebook parent Meta, in November. “It’s not a good environment. Why would I put myself through that?”
