The post discusses the challenges faced by IT workers in New Zealand amid a difficult job market. Notably, it highlights the recent job cuts at major organizations like Microsoft and Health NZ, attributing them to different reasons. The user comments reflect broader societal issues, including government policies perceived as underfunding essential services, a stagnating tech sector compared to Australia, and the financial struggles of both immigrants and long-term residents in affording housing. Weighty social commentary is provided on the political landscape's failure to address these economic disparities within a capitalistic framework that is seen as increasingly favoring the wealthy.