The Junior Problem Isnt Just a Tech Problem

A few weeks ago I wrote about what happens when companies stop hiring junior engineers and replace them with AI. The argument was straightforward: if you don't hire juniors today, you don't have seniors in five years.

What Happens When You Stop Hiring Junior Engineers

One of my kids has recently graduated with a CS degree. He's been applying for entry-level software engineering positions for months now, and the responses - when there are responses - have not been encouraging.