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the correction you're describing is real. the timing is unknowable but the direction isn't.

two things tend to protect people in this scenario: domain knowledge that's hard to hand off, and a visible productivity multiplier with AI tools. engineers who can demonstrate 5-10x throughput are the last to go. the ones doing standard work at standard pace are not, regardless of seniority.

the actionable move is to close that gap now, while you still have access to good tooling and time to build the habit. the market can stay irrational longer than your job security can hold, but the productivity gap is something you can actually control.