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The Economic Times
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'Thought Amazon on my resume was enough': Ex-employee says he's still looking for job 8 months after layoff despite calls from Google, Uber, Agoda & American Express

For years, a job at Amazon was seen as a strong launchpad for career growth. But a viral Reddit post from a former employee suggests that even experience at one of the world's biggest tech firms may not guarantee an easy path to a new role in today's market.

The post, shared on Reddit's r/Layoffs forum, has attracted widespread attention after the former Amazon worker revealed he has been unable to secure a new job nearly eight months after being laid off. His story has resonated with many professionals who say the technology job market has become far more competitive than expected.

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