Just got laid off today. No longer just lurking on this sub. It’s been a good run in tech. I don’t think I can run the gauntlet of tech interviews these days, so I’m going to have to pivot to my third and lower-paid career.
Self employment??? (I understand that’s not easier…)
Good luck to all you fellow humans on the job search! May you have friends that give you strength.
Had a team meeting today where some people showcased the cool ways AI helped them in their jobs. I couldn’t muster up much enthusiasm to listen closely though. Not sure what is wrong with me, I’m supposed to learn how to use AI better (not a software developer here).
While AI has genuinely helped me save some time on certain tasks and impressed me as well, I just can’t get excited about it. I’m forced to use it rather than developing any natural curiosity.
I’m not going to be able to keep up with the people who love AI if I continue down this path. Some factors I think may be contributing:
-Forced to do so, it feels like homework for a class I hate
-Mid life crisis, turned 40 and half my life is remaining
-Pregnant - tired all the time and just don’t want to work
-Nearing my retirement number so I can’t be arsed to work (but I used to really enjoy it)
-Layoffs around the corner after we just had layoffs, so I feel like giving up.
Anyone can relate?