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This is Fine: Tech Employment in the AI Era
1 seconds Posted Feb 20, 2026 at 2:03 am.
Welcome & Setting the Tone
Chris Miller's Background & Journey
The Current State of Tech Employment
Layoffs vs Record Profits Discussion
Entry-Level Roles Disappearing
What Skills Actually Matter Now
Building Career Resilience
The Fundamentals Still Win
Community & Support Networks
Practical Job Search Strategies
What AI Can't Replace (Yet)
Things We're Thankful For
Wrap-up & Resources
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Join us as Chris gets brutally honest about tech employment in the AI era: what's dying, what's thriving, and how to position yourself to survive the chaos.
Chris walks through the current state of tech layoffs hitting record numbers while companies post record profits, the disappearance of entry-level roles, and practical strategies for navigating this unprecedented moment. You'll learn about skill development in the AI era, why fundamentals still matter more than hype, how to build resilience through community, and what hiring managers are actually looking for right now. This episode doesn't sugarcoat the challenges from hollowed-out expertise at major companies to early-career professionals wondering if their degree still matters, but it also provides actionable guidance on positioning yourself and why humor and human connection remain irreplaceable in an AI-driven world.
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How to find Chris:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-t-miller/
https://www.chrismiller.com/
Links from the show:
https://roadmap.sh