I don't think we've seen the whole thing unfold yet. Shit has not yet hit the proverbial fan, bubble or no bubble, we're in for a ride.
Those who benefit from using it as an excuse to lay off people will continue to do so while it is convenient. Number must go up. Shareholders must be kept happy.
I just wonder if the water tastes like frog yet.
You can set up a wireguard tunnel for yourself relatively easily, there are a ton of guides out there. Its basically a way for you to pop out elsewhere, same principle as a vpn. Most vpn providers use wireguard as a protocol.