Why competent mid-level IT professionals are still getting laid off in 2026
Good work isn't the same as safe work. Here's why skilled mid-career engineers are still being cut in 2026 — and the one shift that actually lowers your risk.
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IT careers, decoded for the GenAI era
Straight, no-hype guidance for freshers breaking in, experienced professionals staying relevant, and the parents & mentors guiding them — grounded in ~25 years in the industry and the book The Resilient IT Professional.
7 early signs you're at risk of an IT layoff — and what to do first
Layoffs rarely arrive without warning — the signals are just easy to rationalise away. Here are seven early signs, and the calm first moves to make before anything is announced.
Read article →How to survive an IT layoff and land on your feet
A layoff is a shock, not a sentence. Here's how to steady yourself in the first days, protect your finances and confidence, and turn a forced exit into a deliberate next move.
Read article →Laid off from your IT job? A calm 30-day action plan
The first month after a layoff sets the tone for the whole search. Here's a week-by-week plan that trades panic for order — stabilise, get clear, position, then act.
Read article →What to actually do during your notice period in IT
Whether you resigned or were let go, the notice period is quiet leverage most people waste. Here's how to use those weeks to protect your reputation, your options, and your next move.
Read article →Take the severance and breathe, or start applying today?
After a layoff, should you rest on the severance or job-hunt from day one? The honest answer depends on two numbers and one decision. Here's how to think it through.
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