Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast EP 515: Job Security Is Dead in the Age of AI. What You Should Do Instead.
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Apr 30, 2025 
Joan Palminer Bajorak, CEO of Clarity AI and author of 'Your AI Roadmap', discusses the transformative impact of AI on job security. She argues that traditional employment is shifting towards freelance and project-based roles as companies adapt. Bajorak shares personal insights on navigating layoff anxiety and emphasizes the importance of upskilling and personal branding in this new landscape. She also explores the necessity of financial preparedness and having backup plans to thrive amid changing job trends.
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Personal AI Layoff Experience
- Joan Bajorak experienced two large-scale AI layoffs personally, highlighting the volatility workers face.
- Such layoffs are common in Seattle, contributing to widespread layoff anxiety among workers.
Why Layoff Anxiety is Widespread
- People are scared of layoffs because their jobs often provide critical benefits like health insurance and mortgage payment.
- Society is transitioning from lifetime employment to a volatile, uncertain job market driven by AI.
Upskill and Document AI ROI
- To stay employed, upskill in AI tools specific to your sector and participate in prototyping new AI workflows.
- Track return on investment (ROI) when using AI to show your proactive contribution to your employer's bottom line.
