Is UX (Writing) slowly dying?

Layoffs, a decrease in UX job ads, pessimistic discussions in the community and many other rather concerning trends may suggest that the field of UX has a problem – and with it: UX Writing. Is the hype over? Let's talk about it!

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[leaninhistory]

This is a very insightful video Kat. Thank you. I just got my first role as a junior UX Writer and tbh, it's not the easiest and I understand why top companies are only hiring seniors now. There are a lot of 3 weeks, half-baked UX professionals who don't have actual measurable results. Thank you for your courses on Udemy. They are now a holy grail for my UX work.

[mndfst]

To be fair. MOST jobs are going this direction - copy and content writing included. You need a LOT of proven experience, netowrking, and luck. One thing I think copywriters have as an advantage over others (even talented 1%ers), is that we've learned how to sell ourselves like our own business.

[kaytsoi]

Kat, thank you for your sharing! I love that you showed us 2-sided views and figures to picture the industry changes. Your thoughts inspire me to re-think about reality and how to react.

In times of crisis, we must all decide again and again whom we love －I read this quote from a book. I wish I could make a wise decision and keep going :)

P.S. I also enjoyed your Udemy class, especially for User Research And Testing For UX Writing.

[katsweeterly]

🎉 amazing takes, really appreciate it, especially from another Stephen King Connaisseur ❤

[asyad_ux]

Thank you! I have over 12 years of experience in ux and nowadays find it’s not useful, because this field need the person you learn new critical things every day and stay late every day. I hope that I can change this career path to thing that focus in 9-5 and focus on life because life is too short to spend it on us field that need too much effort. By the way your are amazing and like your studio and the video was very inspiring

[patricianamara]

So good to hear your take on the ux market, I’ve also been enjoying your ux writing course on Udemy, thankyou for all you do for the community

[asko]

Hello, I am a 33-year-old English teacher. I want to switch to online teaching permanently and, at the same time, learn UX writing. Should I also learn UX design?
Also, I am confused between UX writing and technical writing. Which one to choose?

[sowmyasowmyas]

Hey Kat, I am Miya, a copywriter with 4 years of experience. I want to transition to UX writing. Will that be a good choice? And my background is in Computer engineering. Will technical writing be more suited for me? I am a bit confused. What is your opinion?

[amrsharif]

To be honest with you, your presence in the industry is enough. Because that's reason enough for me to be there.♥We are always optimistic about your smile
I got all your courses and study them well and sometimes when my day is not good I listen to the videos and feel your beautiful spirit. I just want you to organize the courses for me in studying I bought them all and I want to organize them in studying

[MishaKhan-csnq]

I want to learn UX writing from scratch.
My major is SEO but I want to explore this too.
Please give me some suggestions

[hansneusidler]

Wsrum müssen solche Videos immer Musik haben?

[storzbickel]

I really wonder how many industry professionals might be discouraging newcomers just to reduce competition, similar to how people in Austin say, "Don't move to Austin; it sucks here now"? Then you go to Austin and it's pretty damn amazing. Could they just be concerned that an influx of new talent could increase competition, potentially leading to experienced workers being replaced by younger professionals who can do the job just as well, if not better, for less money? Difficult to say from the outside.. They seem to stand little to gain by telling them otherwise and much to gain and or secure by telling them what they are currently saying. People...