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The Collapse of Professional Security

The blog warns that AI is fundamentally reshaping the white‑collar labor market, driving a downward repricing of mid‑level professional roles. Recent Fed Beige Book data and labor statistics show rising layoffs, longer job searches, and overqualified candidates taking smaller positions. The authors argue this shift is not a temporary blip but a structural change that will intensify over the next 12‑24 months. Part 1 outlines the forces behind the trend, while Part 2 will advise workers on how to adapt.