Today, after 20 years of experience, Ramesh manages a team of 50 people, mostly in their 20s. He has built a stable life. A flat bought with a home loan, two school-going kids and a car loan he is still paying. But now, he’s not sure if his career is moving up. The younger employees in his team are faster with new technologies. His company recently announced an internal restructuring, hinting that AI-powered tools and junior engineers can deliver the same results at a lower cost. Ramesh wonders, Am I replaceable?
Why this heat?
Thousands of mid-level professionals across India in several sectors are asking the same question. The mid-career crisis is real and in today’s AI-driven world, it is not about age, it’s about adaptability. Let’s understand what professionals like Ramesh can do to turn this crisis into an opportunity.
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