Software Engineer Pivots to Blue-Collar Work Due to AI
A former software engineer, laid off due to the impact of artificial intelligence, shares their positive experience after transitioning into blue-collar work.
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I was a laid-off software engineer who pivoted into blue-collar work because of AI. One year in, I couldn't be happier.
Tabby Toney was laid off from her tech role and started her welding job immediately after completing her certification. Courtesy of Tabby Toney Tabby Toney transitioned from software engineering to welding after a tech layoff last May. Toney completed a fast-track welding program and quickly secured a welding job in Oklahoma. Despite a salary drop, Toney appreciates the stability and security of the welding industry. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tabby Toney, a 38-ye...
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