Meet Alex, a tech-savvy computer science student at the University of Waterloo who recently completed a co-op at a major tech company. Passionate about software development and keeping up with industry trends, Alex often finds themselves discussing tech news and job market fluctuations with peers. Living in Toronto, they’ve developed a network of friends in Vancouver, so news about Amazon's layoffs hits close to home for them. Their keen interest in the tech industry's dynamics drives them to stay informed and share insights with the Waterloo subreddit community.