"I thought up-skilling in AI would make me safer from layoffs, but even though it didn't, I still think professionals should focus on learning this one important AI skill: prompt engineering."
"Despite my ethical qualms, I used AI, but, in my opinion, it was nowhere close to replacing my role."
"Initially, I felt like I'd wasted time by learning something I likely wouldn't use again, but overall, I don't think my efforts were wasted."
Tejal Rives, a product marketer at Amazon, was laid off in October 2025 amid significant job cuts. Despite efforts to up-skill in AI, including prompt engineering and coding, these skills did not prevent her layoff. Rives utilized AI for internal projects but found it insufficient to replicate her role. Although initially feeling her learning was wasted, she ultimately believes the experience was beneficial. The situation reflects the uncertainty of job security in the face of technological advancements and corporate decisions.
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