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Essay argues software developers are struggling

Original: Software developers are not okay https://www.baldurbjarnason.com/2026/05-software-developers-are-not-okay/ # SoftwareDev

An essay by Baldur Bjarnason titled 'Software developers are not okay' is circulating among developers, arguing that people working in the software industry are facing a mental health and morale crisis. Readers on developer forums are sharing it widely, with discussion touching on burnout, job insecurity and the pressures of the current tech industry.

Why now: Developers are resonating with a candid assessment of burnout and poor conditions in the tech industry.

Baldur Bjarnasonsoftware developerstech industry

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