We’re moving into a new world.
The AI world is different for us as men.
It’s fast moving. It’s cutthroat. It is unstable.
It’s unrealistic to think you will be working in the same role for 40 years then retire.
Technology is moving too fast.
I don’t want to think of myself as someone with one type of skill.
I think of myself as a problem solver. I keep looking for new and interesting problems to solve.
Curiosity and adaptability are the main value for us guys.
Complacency and comfort are the enemy.
Stay curious.
-Mark
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Microsoft says reports of “AI psychosis” are rising. Some heavy chatbot users spend late nights with bots and start treating them like people. Microsoft adds there is no evidence of AI consciousness. The risk is confusing software with judgment.
AI Cuts Entry Hiring
Employers are dialing back some entry roles as AI takes on first pass tasks like scheduling, summarizing, and basic cleanup. Hiring screens lean harder on skills tests and work samples.
Schools and programs are pushing portfolios built with the same tools companies use. Right now the edge goes to applicants who show finished work and how they checked AI output.
The Update:
Men, get picked because you deliver correct work.
Let AI draft, then you check the facts and make the final call.
Keep a one page proof sheet with two or three recent results and the number that shows impact.
Bring it to reviews and interviews.
Proven judgment beats titles.
What budget do you allocate for AI tools or courses each quarter?
One In Five Slows Hiring
A national survey shows about one in five U.S. employers plan to slow hiring in the second half of 2025. The average search runs close to 24 weeks as leaders try to lift output with current teams and new tools.
Internal moves take longer and require stronger cases. Some firms are pausing headcount while they measure gains from AI.
The Update:
Hiring is moving slower this half guys. I don’t see why this trend would stop.
Keep the household steady, keep your skills moving, and keep relationships with decision makers alive.
Use AI to free up hours and put that time into training, health, and family.
Steady habits and deep connections carry you through a slow season.
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Meta Poaches Apple AI Leader
Just when Meta reported slowing hiring, they poach another huge tech leader.
Meta hired Apple AI executive Frank Chu for Superintelligence Labs while it prepares to slow recruitment. The company added dozens of AI researchers and is pausing to absorb the hires.
Exceptions continue for high impact seats while routine backfills and transfers get tighter. Teams are resetting goals and review standards around output and scale.
The Update:
Guys, expect openings will be selective and expectations higher.
Make your work easy to measure and easy to trust.
Tie it to money earned, costs avoided, uptime, or safety and keep simple evidence.
Learn one nearby skill so you can cover more ground when teams shift.
Reliable results and clear ownership keep your seat and grow your scope.
Pass this on, another man needs it today.