Tech layoffs may feel like they slowed down, but TJ Walia believes the hardest part is still ahead.

Alyssa Nolte sits down with TJ Walia to rethink what layoffs really mean, why another wave may be coming, and how AI, salary resets, and fear are reshaping the future of work. This conversation challenges the idea of job security and pushes listeners to rethink how they build skills, value, and independence in a changing economy.

If you work in tech, sales, marketing, or any corporate role, this episode will make you stop and ask a hard question… if your job disappeared tomorrow, what would you do next?

Why you should listen

This episode goes beyond headlines. It explores what layoffs signal about power, control, and opportunity, and how rethinking your relationship with work can put more of your future back in your hands.

3 key takeaways

1. Layoffs are no longer about performance. They are about cost, leverage, and control.
2. AI will not replace you. People who use AI well might.
3. True security comes from knowing how to earn on your own, not from a job title.

People and resources mentioned

TJ Walia

Malina Walia and The Young Leaders Podcast

Gary Vee

LinkedIn

Microsoft

AI tools like ChatGPT