Show Notes
In this critical episode of The Mid-Career Makeover Show, AI Forward Mid-Career Coach LaVonne James tackles one of the most pressing career challenges of 2024-2026: surviving AI-driven layoffs. With over 260,000 tech layoffs tracked since January 2024, this is not just an economic downturn—it is a structural shift in how companies organize work. Unlike previous recessions where companies laid people off due to financial struggles, AI layoffs are strategic. Companies are replacing human roles ...
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