Why Google Fired 12,000 Specialists But Hired Generalists
Ever wonder why Google cut 12,000 specialists but keeps hiring generalists? While everyone's panicking about AI taking jobs, the smartest professionals are quietly building something different: diverse skill portfolios that make them virtually unemployable. In this episode, Kara Preston breaks down why the rigid career ladder is officially dead and how to thrive in the new economy. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • Why freelancers with 3+ complementary skills earn 40% more than single-skill specialists (according to 2025 Upwork data) • The "learning agility" trait that companies like Google and Apple…
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