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Gaming industry in East of England thrives as indie developers out-earn former teachers
business13 days ago

Gaming industry in East of England thrives as indie developers out-earn former teachers

Jarvs Tasker, founder of Jarvs Indie Insights, earns double her former teaching salary after leaving education due to illness. She highlighted the strong crossover between community management and teaching at a University of Suffolk event. Industry figures noted that while big studios remain absent from the East of England, independent developers can achieve significant financial success. Participants emphasized that passion is crucial, and the industry is largely rejecting AI to preserve human creativity.

via BBC|
#ai-in-games#business#career-transition
Late-Career Layoffs Reframe 60: Not Quite Ready to Retire
business20 days ago

Late-Career Layoffs Reframe 60: Not Quite Ready to Retire

USA TODAY profiles 10 Americans who lost jobs around age 60, illustrating how age bias and financial pressures complicate late-career transitions. The piece explores varied paths—from Cynthia Hennessy shifting from corporate law to Make-A-Wish after a Wienermobile rejection, to the Fannins buying a franchise, to Margaret Bowles becoming an NFL photographer at 74—showing that many 60-plus workers still want or need to work even as Social Security at 62 and Medicare at 65 shape retirement timing. Across these stories, people pivot to contracting, new businesses, or different roles while navigating health-insurance costs and the challenge of staying relevant in a changing job market. The overarching message is that 60+ is a precarious but potentially opportunity-filled inflection point, not a guaranteed exit from work.

via usatoday.com|
#age-discrimination#aging-workforce#business
Rebooting at 60: practical tips for older workers facing layoffs
career20 days ago

Rebooting at 60: practical tips for older workers facing layoffs

USA TODAY highlights Americans who lost jobs around age 60 and offers practical advice for rebooting careers: don’t panic (allow a brief, finite setback), don’t expect to simply replace the old job, and consider nontraditional paths such as franchising or shifting to new fields; think outside the box, lean on your network for referrals, and use tools from groups like AARP to stay tech-savvy, learn new skills, and tailor your résumé to the past 10–15 years; examples include starting a deck-patio franchise, relocating and reassessing goals, and even pursuing unexpected roles like NFL photography, all underscoring that with planning, networking, and openness to change, older workers can successfully reinvent their careers.

via USA Today|
#aging-workforce#career#career-transition
The AI Coding Reset: Engineers Reimagine Their Roles
technology3 months ago

The AI Coding Reset: Engineers Reimagine Their Roles

AI coding tools like Claude and Codex are reshaping software work, and Business Insider’s Great Coding Reset shows engineers split into enthusiasts, skeptics, and those in-between. A 2025 Stack Overflow survey found about 60% hold a positive view of AI coding, but the picture is nuanced as many say coding is increasingly about understanding customers, products, and end-to-end business outcomes rather than just writing code. The piece profiles seven engineers worldwide—some embrace AI to boost productivity and leadership, others pivot to noncoding paths or warn of surveillance and displacement—illustrating a shift toward “mini business owners” who guide AI-driven development. It frames the era as a move from pure coding to orchestrating AI-enabled systems and strategies.

via Business Insider|
#ai-coding#automation#career-transition
How Science Boosted My Success in The Great British Sewing Bee
entertainment9 months ago

How Science Boosted My Success in The Great British Sewing Bee

Yasmin Proctor-Kent, a scientist and R&D researcher, reached the finals of The Great British Sewing Bee, highlighting how skills from science such as research, experimentation, and creativity can be applied to sewing and crafts. Her background, family connection to sewing, and career in industry and coaching have supported her success, demonstrating the valuable overlap between scientific and craft skills.

via Nature|
#career-transition#craft#entertainment
Microsoft layoffs: stories of surprise, relief, and new beginnings
business11 months ago

Microsoft layoffs: stories of surprise, relief, and new beginnings

Thousands of Microsoft employees have been laid off over the past year, shattering many's expectations of job security and highlighting a broader shift in corporate America towards cost-cutting and leaner operations, influenced by AI and globalization. Workers are now facing a more uncertain job market, with some turning to side businesses and networks for support and new opportunities.

via Business Insider|
#business#career-transition#economic-impact