Nov. 9, 2025

Ep. 194 AfroTech Recap, Amazon Layoffs, Business Casual

Ep. 194 AfroTech Recap,  Amazon Layoffs,  Business Casual
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Ep. 194 AfroTech Recap,  Amazon Layoffs,  Business Casual

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In this episode of The TechTual Talk,  HD and Cybershortieee recap AfroTech and share insights on networking, business casual dress codes, and the challenges Gen Z faces in today’s tech industry. They discuss backup plans, remote job security, corporate layoffs, insider risks, and the evolving conflict between old-school and new-school tech mindsets. The episode ends with advice on kindness and resilience in turbulent times.
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00:00 Introduction and Initial Banter
09:49 Podcast Introduction
11:01 Business Casual Debate
28:33 Backup Plans and Career Strategies
32:19 The Importance of College Conversations
36:04 Sygnia  & DigitalMint Ransomware Scandal
46:44 Old School vs. New School Tech Mindset
58:38 The Impact of Social Media on Genz Work Perception
01:07:21 Canada H-1B Visa 
01:11:43 University of Pennsylvania Data Breach
01:15:07 LinkedIn as a Dating Site?
01:16:08 LinkedIn Etiquette and Professionalism
01:19:12 LinkedIn as a Professional Tinder
01:22:10 Amazon Layoffs and Corporate Culture
01:28:13 Employment Rights and Legal Advice
01:32:47 Full Sail University Scandal
01:36:12 Remote Jobs and Layoff Survival
01:43:34 Zero days sold to Russia

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