I am working in IT of education (one state University). Recently six employees got laid-off. This never happened in past 30 years. If the situation is worse in coming year, this means this small laid-off this year is just signal of starting laid-off, the coming year more employees will get laid-off.
Hi-tech (RFIC). But very touch time. company stock is one third of three month ago.
In my neighborhood, more than one company rumor to cut people.
So at least, hi-tech is not that bright.