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⚠️ Skillsearch survey: among 1,000 respondents nearly half, 44%, seriously considered leaving the games industry after widespread cuts; in the UK 76% are already hunting for jobs outside the sector.
Over the last year 22% were laid off (another 12% earlier); only 35% of teams avoided layoffs. Almost half of those dismissed found new roles, but only 27% feel secure. AI anxiety: 64% fear damage to creativity, >50% use AI, yet only 29% say employers have clear AI policies. Workforce is ~74% men, mostly 25-44; 66% in permanent roles. CRISIS?
