"In 2025, companies directly attributed 55,000 job cuts to artificial intelligence-more than 12 times the figure from just two years earlier. In 2026, the pace has only accelerated."
"What determines whether a career transition is a three-week pivot or an 18-month grind isn't your résumé; it's the quality of the relationships you've built, maintained, and invested in long before you needed them."
"The time to invest in relationships is not when you're in crisis. It's now, when you have nothing urgent to ask for, and something to give."
"Most professionals overestimate how many Allies they have. They have a large network of Supporters-people who will help if it's convenient, if the timing works, if there's something in it for them."
In 2025, 55,000 job cuts were attributed to artificial intelligence, significantly increasing from previous years. Major companies like Block and Amazon announced substantial layoffs. Layoffs have become a common aspect of work life, necessitating a focus on relationship-building rather than just resume updates. The quality of relationships determines the ease of career transitions. Investing in relationships during stable times is crucial, as true Allies provide support without being asked, unlike Supporters who may only help when convenient.
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