What is your back up plan

General question to all the folks who are in IT industry for more than 10 years. What do you think your career path in IT will be after the age of 50 years considering AI and Automation. Also as we move up the ladder the number of roles decreases significantly. For more experienced people switching different companies also becomes quite difficult. What is your backup plan for this?

With the current cost of living, expenses and the fact that the job is not secure do you guys have a backup plan or any side hustles that are safe to start?

Rampant layoffs and uncertain job conditions really pushed all of us to realise the importance of having a passive source of income beyond your day job. If you have one, please comment and let others know. I am aware of trading as on option but haven't been taking that seriously. Would love to know from the community.

Hello good folks of grapevine, I am very confused with my situation right now. I am currently working at a consumer tech unicorn in a strategy role but really burnt out with the working environment. I have no clarity on my roles and responsibilities which keeps changing every week. I am not learning much either. I am planning to quit without any offer in hand (notice period is 2 months, I have enough to survive 5-6 months). I am an IIT-IIM graduate (old ones). Total YOE ~ 4.5 years across strategy consulting, project management and strategy at current startup. Please suggest. Folks who have quit without any offer in hand, how did it work out for you?

What are the ideal options out of the PM roles and what kind of profile is required for the same considering I've started my career being a PM only? Is an MBA required for these roles?

I recently changed my job, 3-4 months back. It was a hard time finding a good job profile with good offer, after almost a year of searching amd giving interviews i found my current job. Luckily, my interviews were very good and i was offered more than what i had asked. After joining team, i realized that they are looking to prepare for some regulatory changes and my role was pivotal in that. I kind of got to work and contribute on my own and my manager and his boss liked me. I was getting set but then last week, company announced some changes in top leadership and my manager's boss got a new boss. Now this guy seems little tricky and i don't know what all changes he would bring. As of now he seems to be sure of expanding the team/work that i do (related to regulatory stuff). Now, these changes has got me a bit nervous. And i am kind a bit afraid about my job and its future. This is causing me stress. Any ideas or thoughts that can help me navigate.

A mist this market lay off’s i am constantly in stress and anxiety. Am i the only one who feels this way. How do i cope up with this? Any help suggestions

Some of us here are laid off due to various reasons, what are you thinking about your next move? Would you want to pursue job hunt or look for an alternative career? What would be your alternative career if not for IT job? What is your source of passive or active income? A thread below 👇

I've been sensing some uncertainty at my workplace, and it's making me think about preparing for the possibility of layoffs. 1. How does one manage uncertainty before a layoff, and what should be the mindset? 2. What practical steps do you take financially ? Any insights on budgeting? 3. In a job transition, how do you proactively develop skills while managing work I would like to hear your thoughts and advice on how to be well-prepared mentally, financially, and skill-wise for possiblity of layoffs

The things you will take care of or do after the layoff