Recent layoffs taught me a few lessons:
The workplace is not a family
No matter how hard companies try to build a good culture, you should remember that you can be laid off at any time. Instead of trying to fit in, focus on growing and learning from your opportunities.
Change or fall behind
The world is changing rapidly, and AI is evolving at an even faster pace. If you don't change, you will quickly find yourself behind the times and facing serious consequences. For example, Stack Overflow doubled its workforce last year but had to cut 28% of its staff this year.
AI is the future
This is no longer a laughable statement. AI is already having a major impact on the workplace, and its influence is only going to grow in the years to come. We need to fully embrace AI and focus on how we can use it to our advantage.