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Offline Everlast22

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Re: Update on my job situation
« Reply #65 on: February 11, 2026, 10:36:31 AM »
Quote from: Matthew on February 11, 2026, 09:37:15 AM
This 6 minute video talks about the long-term problems of younger developers relying on AI to appear so productive and fast.
It's cutting corners, plain and simple. 

How many kids in "university" are doing crap like this to write papers. lol

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Offline Michaelknoxville

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« Reply #66 on: February 11, 2026, 11:12:15 AM »
The economy is in shambles. We keep hearing trump saying it’s the best ever. Jobs are everywhere no one wants to work. We have to bring in more cheap labor. It’s suicidal. It’s so frustrating. I’m filling out applications online and it’s like they disappear in a black hole you don’t hear back at all or they send you an email saying “ they are going a different direction” what ever that means. I’m starting to get nervous. I can’t find a an entry level position that pays more than 15$ an hour with no benefits. I made the mistake of working trades my whole life and never getting certified in anything. I hope the young guys hear that and get certified. Get certified in anything. Forklift, osha, ect….. what ever it is you do. Age 40 and up no one wants you on these labor roles unless your certified. Even if you know more than those certified. It’s all about insurance and paperwork now. Loyalty and real world experience get you no where. And it’s obvious in Knoxville it’s all about the companies bottom line because temp positions and full time positions are no where. They want to work you 30 hours what ever the limit is just below benefits. They will keep you in that loop forever it seems with empty promises of putting you full time at some point. It’s scary. I’m praying for everyone going through it. 
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Offline Gray2023

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Re: Update on my job situation
« Reply #67 on: February 11, 2026, 12:04:01 PM »
Quote from: Michaelknoxville on February 11, 2026, 11:12:15 AM
The economy is in shambles. We keep hearing trump saying it’s the best ever. Jobs are everywhere no one wants to work. We have to bring in more cheap labor. It’s suicidal. It’s so frustrating. I’m filling out applications online and it’s like they disappear in a black hole you don’t hear back at all or they send you an email saying “ they are going a different direction” what ever that means. I’m starting to get nervous. I can’t find a an entry level position that pays more than 15$ an hour with no benefits. I made the mistake of working trades my whole life and never getting certified in anything. I hope the young guys hear that and get certified. Get certified in anything. Forklift, osha, ect….. what ever it is you do. Age 40 and up no one wants you on these labor roles unless your certified. Even if you know more than those certified. It’s all about insurance and paperwork now. Loyalty and real world experience get you no where. And it’s obvious in Knoxville it’s all about the companies bottom line because temp positions and full time positions are no where. They want to work you 30 hours what ever the limit is just below benefits. They will keep you in that loop forever it seems with empty promises of putting you full time at some point. It’s scary. I’m praying for everyone going through it.
Do you have a Costco nearby? They are always looking for employees.  I could imagine that some of your skill set (fork lift operator) would be useful.  My son started cart collecting at $19 an hour, but that is in Maryland.  With them fill out the application and then go meet them, that is how my son did it.  Would that work with other jobs?  I think so. I have always found that giving them an actual face to look at changes your position in the cue.  Maybe I have just been lucky all my life. Prayers for you.
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Offline St Giles

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Re: Update on my job situation
« Reply #68 on: February 11, 2026, 04:20:25 PM »
Quote from: Matthew on February 11, 2026, 09:37:15 AM
See, I'm one of the old-school devs that developed serious skills before AI was invented.
So in theory I should "be good".
Maybe employers don't realize this yet? Maybe they need to wake up to the real situation, outlined in the video below, and hire guys like me before they get snatched up by someone else?

This 6 minute video talks about the long-term problems of younger developers relying on AI to appear so productive and fast.


Looks like you have a new angle for advertising yourself.

This is my problem with everyone pushing for the latest and greatest machines. It is often so much quicker and easier to do things manually, rather than have to work around the limitations of a machine. In my opinion, machines should be developed to be better, but saved only for when they are really needed and for when they will work well. If we get too reliant on machines, then nobody will have the skills to take over when they fail. It is hard to build a machine that can beat what humans are capable of. Of course a machine can do a specialized task way better/faster, but not everything a human can do all in one package. Whether supercomputer, or giant hydraulic machine, they have their limits where people can out perform them.
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