Experts, former Bay Area tech workers explain how mass layoffs impact mental health and daily life

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Largescale layoffs are sending shockwaves through Silicon Valley, with many learning very quickly that tech is not untouchable.

"There's a lot of people who are kind of alone out here because they've moved here for tech," he said. "And they may be far away from family, friends, and the kind of support systems that are all around the globe."Also, he said this new generation of tech workers may not have any experience navigating life after being laid off.

South Bay resident Jared Oliva, who was laid off in mid-October by a Bay Area tech company, said he was a child during the 2008 recession.Moving from a dual-income to single-income household, he and his fiancé have turned their focus to finances. Part of pulling back includes cutting down on Christmas spending, and instead investing in self care."It's also good mentally, I think, to exercise and to keep yourself moving. Because I think if you're not working and you're not exercising, it's a slippery slope," he said."Waking up bright and early packing packages, driving to UPS, driving to the post office, dropping them off.

 

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