"Workers are holding on tighter than ever, but not because they're complacent, said Vicki Salemi, a career expert at Monster. It's because they're cautious. Job security and stability have become emotional safety nets. The new loyalty is about survival, not necessarily satisfaction. If you're one of these job huggers, then take it from me: you're killing your future. I'm not saying you should leave your current job."
"Because unless what you do doesn't involve a computer your job isn't going to be the same in a very short period of time. It may not even exist at all. Tech companies are rolling out AI-based agents, bots and software that will in the not-too-distant future do everything from write press releases, answer customer questions, place orders and reconcile bank accounts."
Many workers are staying in their current roles longer for comfort, security and stability amid economic uncertainty, rising costs, layoffs and worries about AI. Nearly half of employed workers report remaining in roles longer than they might otherwise, and three-quarters expect to stay at least two more years. Job security has become an emotional safety net and a form of loyalty grounded in survival rather than satisfaction. Rapid deployment of AI tools threatens to change or eliminate many computer-related tasks. Remaining static in a role without upskilling risks future job obsolescence and reduced career prospects.
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