Boom, Bust, or Just the Beginning?
“Tech is dead.” “AI will take over all the jobs.” “Everyone’s getting laid off.” I’m only 18. A freshman studying Computer Science. And I’ve already heard it from all, whether it be parents, friends, or random strangers, or even from relatives who barely understand what programming is. Everywhere I go, someone’s got an opinion on why my future in tech is bleak. “Choose something stable. Computer Science is too saturated now.” “There are more CS degree holders than beggars.” “Even Google and Meta are laying off engineers, so what hope is left?” Sometimes, it feels like the noise is louder than the facts. Like the world is screaming doom, and I’m supposed to just accept it. But here’s the thing, I’m not buying it. Not yet. And here’s why. The Fear Is Real, But So Is the Hype We’ve all seen the headlines, right? “Meta lays off 11,000 employees.” “Startups shutting down after pandemic boom.” “AI predicted to replace millions of jobs by 2030.” These aren’t just stories; they’re re...