Why do I have a gut feeling the more I try to stick with tech, no matter what, I will be laid off in the next 2-4 years? So much automation and shrinking of headcount. Is there a way to future proof my salary and career?

How much of a comp increase would you need to move from a great leader? I’m looking at an internal role and the role and comp are great, the leader is good but definitely not on par with my current leader. I don’t want to make a mistake and end up miserable.

Open AI / Anthropic relocation. Considering roles at these companies but they require in-office 3 days a week. Family currently not up for relocation due but we’re open to me commuting for those 3 days a week which means flying to the office M-W and home th-Sunday. Anyone else do this? OpenAI Anthropic AI

I’m looking at an offer for $135k in Atlanta, but the company wants me on a strict 4-day RTO schedule. On paper, $135k goes a long way in the South, but the office is located right in the worst part of the Midtown traffic gridlock. I calculated that I’d be losing at least 10 hours a week just sitting on I-85, not to mention parking costs and wear-and-tear. Does a lower cost-of-living salary lose its value the moment you’re forced back into a soul-crushing daily commute?

Due to an acquisition, my employer is switching me from hourly to salary. How do I advocate for myself?