The Shift from Being Hired to Being a Creator
It’s a tough reality currently rippling through the professional world. Recently, a friend and his entire team were laid off from a large multi-national corporation. While the official reasons vary, it’s hard to ignore that AI is increasingly becoming a factor in these corporate restructuring decisions. When you combine sudden layoffs with a recruitment landscape that feels increasingly robotic, the challenge becomes twofold. Many job seekers are sharing "horror stories" about automated hiring processes where AI filters—rather than human intuition—decide a candidate's fate. It’s a stark contrast to how things used to be, and for those of us who haven't navigated a job hunt in a while, the current environment can feel quite alien. The Pivot to the Creator Economy When the traditional path of "finding a job" feels blocked by algorithms or shrinking headcounts, many are turning toward the Creator Economy . This isn't just about influencers; it’s about creat...