I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.

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Tabby Toney was laid off from her tech role and started her welding job immediately after completing her certification.

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I was a Meta HR manager before getting laid off. If I could speak to my younger self, here's what I'd tell her.

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Chikara Kennedy founded her own company after being laid off from Meta.

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Is it better to be laid off in person or remotely? You tell us.

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New research suggests that longer-tenured employees have seen wage growth since ChatGPT launched. It also says getting a foot in the door is harder for young career-seekers.

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Investors face a harsh reality: If the AI hype is real, so are the layoffs

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AI is going to change the economy. That's the point, right?

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Ben Horowitz says fears of an AI-fueled job apocalypse are based on a flawed assumption

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Ben Horowitz said investment teams should be the size of a playing five in basketball.

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4 things to do if you get fired from your job

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Job coaches say you shouldn't lie in interviews, but you don't need to go into too much detail about why your last role didn't work out.

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I found a new job within 2 months of being put on a layoff list. Five actions helped me transition smoothly and quickly.

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This tech worker shared the five actions that led him to his dream role after being put on his old company's layoff list.

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I got laid off at 65 and can't find a job. I don't want to retire, but I feel invisible to potential employers.

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Woman with short grey hair and glasses takes a selfie in the street. Behind her are tall buildings, cars, and a clear blue sky.
Mary Jane Surette, 65, was laid off from her job in February and is looking at retirement if she doesn't find something else soon.

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A Gen Xer went from a six-figure salary to considering bankruptcy after 1,000 unsuccessful job applications — 'It's like playing the lottery'

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Sean Tetpon in his backyard
Sean Tetpon has applied for over 1,000 jobs over the past year, though he's staying optimistic.

Sean Tetpon

I got laid off at 65 and couldn't afford my Bay Area mortgage. Now, I work for myself while traveling the world.

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Tony Woodall in Munich.

Tony Woodall

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