Yes

> without additional compensation

No. Most SWEs and employees in the tech industry are paid significantly higher in 2024 [0] (1 years after layoffs kicked off( versus 2014 [1].

This isn't true of other white collar professions.

> also people aren't disposable enough

The issue is SUI premiums leading to states incentivizing their labor boards to challenge for-cause dismissals (explained in another comment).

[0] - https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/...

[1] - https://www.bls.gov/spotlight/2014/occupations/home.htm