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Seattle Job Market in Freefall | Seattle News
Seattle’s job market is in freefall as giants like Starbucks, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta announce sweeping layoffs — a trend economists warn could be sustained, hitting tech hardest. Blame? AI automation, pandemic-era overhiring, and rising taxes are forcing cuts — even non-tech firms like Starbucks are restructuring. Hundreds of roles vanish as King County’s unemployment climbs to 4.9%, up from the national average of 4.1%. With tech growth stalled and uncertainty mounting, the region braces for a prolonged employment shakeout. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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