Blind TL;DR: Atlassian & Oracle Layoffs, Netflix Salaries, and Meta Orientation (March 13, 2026)

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Are Mid-Level Engineers at Risk?

According to this poll a user ran on Blind, 78% of people think mid-level roles are getting cut. The rise of AI in the workplace is putting those who cannot keep up in the spotlight, and not in a good way.

Those who disagree, however, are saying AI is how ‘mediocre’ engineers will be able to excel. Learning how to best use the tools given to us is how we will stay productive and efficient.

Oracle Layoffs Loom Over Professionals

We’ve been gathering intel on the Oracle layoffs that are coming in the near future. We’re expecting to see 20% of the workforce cut, which is 18,000-20,000 roles. 

The reason? To free up a chunk of money needed to build an AI data center. This might be one of the biggest layoffs due to AI that we’ve seen. Best of luck to all and lend a hand to those who need it in the coming months.

Salaries at Netflix are on the Decline

Many users have noticed over the past year that the salaries at Netflix have been on a steady decline. Where L5 roles at Netflix recently paid $388k - $558k, their postings have dropped down to $270k - $410k, according to one post. 

Others are catching on, putting the decline at a 20% pay drop. Will the pay deter potential talent?

Inside Look at Meta Orientation

Ever wonder how your first week will look after you accept a position with Meta? This user shared some insight to what orientation entails. What we’re seeing and hearing is that Meta still wants employees to drink the koolaid.

Add Atlassian to the Incoming Layoffs List

It has been confirmed that layoffs are incoming to Atlassian, confirmed via email that 10% of the company’s workforce will be impacted. It also appears that, similar to a handful of companies doing layoffs, Atlassian’s leadership will be impacted, following the new trend of “leadership flattening.”

Read last week’s Blind TL;DR for more on the Meta’s downfall, setting boundaries with your manager, and the top-paying companies to work for in 2026.