Are High-Paying Tech Jobs Actually Disappearing... Or Just Disappearing Fast?

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Here’s the Hard Truth:

A frightening number of entry-level tech roles have simply vanished, and some CS grads are now applying for jobs at fast-food chains like Chipotle. According to the New York Post, a recent computer science graduate said: “The only company that has called me for an interview is Chipotle” ... a TikTok video of her story has gone massively viral. The data is stark: unemployment among recent CS grads now exceeds the average rate for all grads, and even beats it significantly. (New York Post, 2025)

What Does This Mean for You?

If you’re still relying on “just knowing how to code,” you’re in trouble. What companies want now is:

• Problem-solvers, not syntax-writers.

• People who can orchestrate AI, not compete with it.

• Folks who can tell the story behind the code, not just ship it.

The New Realities No One Can Ignore:

• AI is rapidly replacing junior developers, automating tasks that once filled entry-level jobs.

• Core skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication matter more than coding itself.

• Degrees no longer guarantee career security... employers care about real outcomes, not credentials.

• Personal branding has become more powerful than certificates in opening doors to opportunities.

• Careers are pivoting faster than ever, with coders evolving into AI strategists, product builders, and data storytellers.

The Real Takeaway:

If code is your only currency, you’re bankrupt.
If you can frame problems, build context, and brand your narrative, you’re creating a moat no algorithm can cross.

Your role isn’t to race AI.
It’s to make AI your intern.