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Welcome to the reinvention economy: Americans are pivoting careers, upskilling, and starting over
Americans are reinventing their careers—through pivoting or upskilling—to adapt to a moderate job market, fears of layoffs, and AI's impact on jobs. For instance, Douglas Craig transitioned from being a media executive to an outdoor adventure park instructor after a layoff in June 2025. Other workers are also making unexpected shifts, such as Jon McCarty moving away from software engineering after his role ended in 2022.
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