[EgoIsMyFriend]

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Suppose you already have a solid foundation so it shouldn't take you a long time to learn these technologies. You already know some programming languages, algorithms and DSs, SOLID, OOP, databases, Web dev, etc.

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I'm less looking for a trick and more about I just want to make money asap with the least overhead possible

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So wouldn't learning something like AI be a viable option since most layoffs have something to do with AI?

[gregjor]

I think I gave the best answer I can with the information you offered. You won’t find any shortcut. If you have marketable skills already then you look for a job. If not I doubt three months trying to learn anything will help much. Not enough time to get real expertise, certainly not enough to impress an employer.

AI has almost nothing to do with the recent layoffs. Interest rates, past over-hiring, and propping up stock prices drive the layoffs.

You can try to jump on the AI bandwagon and ride that bubble out but without experience in the field I think you have a better chance of winning the lottery than getting a job in AI.