How Much Intellectual Capital Do You Want to Invest in AI #3

Mass layoffs are happening right now, and AI is referenced to be the reason.

In 2025 alone, at least 23,200 jobs have been reported lost to AI. Major companies—including Amazon, Siemens, Morgan Stanley, Ocado, and Salesforce—are cutting thousands of roles.

That’s just what’s publicly reported. Many industries aren’t disclosing the full impact yet.

You may not be affected today, but will you be next?

AI isn’t just changing jobs—it’s eliminating them. And yet, many people are cheering, “Go AI!” without considering the long-term impact on human leadership, dignity, and livelihoods.

I’m not here to tell you to panic. But I am here to help you to start future-proofing your career. Let’s break down what’s happening right now and what you can do about it.

Amazon: 14,000 Middle Managers Replaced by AI

Amazon is laying off 14,000 managers because AI and automation are taking over logistics and decision-making. It makes sense for Amazon’s bottom line—but where does that leave you?

Your Old Jobs: Middle Managers in Logistics, Marketing, and Engineering Transferable Skills: Leadership, Process Optimization, Communication, Decision-Making

AI-Resistant Jobs & Strategies:

✔️ Supply Chain Consulting – Help smaller businesses optimize logistics.

✔️ Project Management in AI Startups – AI still needs human oversight for strategy.

✔️ Fractional COO / Operations Freelancer – Companies don’t need full-time managers but still need operations expertise.

 Income Potential: $70K–$200K/year

Your Next Steps: • Certify: Take Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or AI-Product Management courses. • Freelance: Offer business strategy services on Upwork / Toptal.

Siemens: 6,000 Jobs Lost in Industrial Automation & EV Tech

Siemens is cutting 6,000 jobs in automation and EV charging. Their official reason? Demand is down. The real story? AI and robotics are making human workers less necessary.

Your Old Jobs: Industrial Automation & EV Charging Tech

Transferable Skills: Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Thinking

AI-Resistant Jobs & Strategies:

✔️ EV Maintenance & Repair – AI can’t fix physical cars (yet!).

✔️ Smart Home Installation – High demand for IoT & automation setups.

✔️ 3D Printing & Manufacturing Consulting – Help businesses set up production.

Income Potential: $50K–$150K/year

Your Next Steps: • Certify: Take Tesla’s EV Maintenance Certification or Smart Home Automation Training. • Freelance: Offer automation repair services on Thumbtack or Angi. • Start a Business: AI can’t replace physical repair yet —build a mobile EV service!

Morgan Stanley: 2,000 Jobs Lost to AI in Finance

Morgan Stanley is eliminating 2,000 jobs as AI improves in financial analysis and risk management. AI models don’t need salaries, benefits, or breaks.

Your Old Jobs: Financial Analysts, Risk Analysts, Compliance Officers

Transferable Skills: Data Analysis, Risk Assessment, Market Research

AI-Resistant Jobs & Strategies:

✔️ Personal Financial Planning – AI can suggest investments, but people trust humans with money.

✔️ AI-Powered Investing & Algorithmic Trading – Build and manage AI trading models.

✔️ Crypto & Blockchain Compliance Consulting – FinTech is evolving, and regulations need human oversight.

Income Potential: $75K–$300K/year

Your Next Steps: • Certify: Become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or specialize in DeFi & Crypto Compliance. • Freelance: Offer investment coaching via YouTube, Patreon, or premium newsletters. • Create a Niche: Help creators and freelancers manage AI-generated income streams.

Ocado & Salesforce: Tech and Finance Layoffs

Ocado cut 500 jobs in tech and finance due to AI cost-cutting.

Salesforce laid off 1,000+ employees, including 153 in San Francisco.

Your Old Jobs: Software Developers, Product Managers, Sales Engineers

Transferable Skills: Coding, UX, Digital Sales, Data Analysis

AI-Resistant Jobs & Strategies:

✔️ AI Prompt Engineering – Learn to train AI instead of being replaced by it.

✔️ No-Code & Low-Code App Development – Small businesses need custom AI tools.

✔️ AI Content & Marketing Automation – AI generates content, but humans must strategize.

Income Potential: $80K–$250K/year

Your Next Steps: • Certify: Learn ChatGPT API, LangChain, or AI workflow automation. • Freelance: Offer custom AI training for businesses on Fiverr or Upwork. • Leverage AI: Build micro-SaaS businesses that solve real problems.

Conclusion

The bottom line is this: future-proof your career now. The job losses to AI/Automation are not slowing down. In fact, some careers that are currently paying really well, will disappear, though some may be redefined. Others must be rebuilt from scratch – possibly moving you to becoming an entrepreneur.

The good news? You are not powerless.

What’s your biggest career concern in the AI era?