I thought using AI and vibe coding could protect me from job cuts, but Amazon still laid me off. Here's what I learned. (www.businessinsider.com)

Tejal Rives, a former product marketer at Amazon, reflects on her experience of being laid off in October 2025 despite her efforts to upskill in AI and implement "vibe coding," a trial-and-error method to enhance her AI projects. Rives believed that incorporating AI tools would safeguard her position among the 14,000 employees affected by the layoffs, but ultimately, her role was still deemed redundant. This experience highlighted the unpredictable nature of job security in tech and the need for continuous learning in the evolving landscape of AI and machine learning. Rives emphasizes the importance of prompt engineering—the art of efficiently querying AI systems—as a critical skill for professionals. While her experience with AI tools didn't prevent her job loss, she encourages others to embrace skill development in AI to remain competitive in the workforce. Her journey serves as a reminder that even with new technologies, the human element remains crucial, especially in roles like career coaching and résumé writing, where personal touch matters. As industries adapt to AI's capabilities, being prepared for potential layoffs and reskilling remains vital for navigating the future job market.