{
  "id": 14991341,
  "title": "AI makes coding faster, but is it making IT jobs harder? 7-year tech veteran's post sparks debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ai-makes-coding-faster-but-is-it-making-it-jobs-harder-7-year-tech",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:55:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/trends/ai-makes-coding-faster-but-is-it-making-it-jobs-harder-7-year-tech-veterans-post-sparks-debate-11792162759883.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A software professional who has worked in the industry for seven years has shared their frustrations with rapid technological change on Reddit. In a post titled \"Wanna leave IT and do something else, what do you guys suggest?\", the individual expressed exhaustion from constantly learning new skills, taking on more responsibilities, and meeting management expectations. They attributed the strain to the speed at which AI has integrated into the workplace, making it increasingly difficult to keep up. This relentless pace has led to physical symptoms of anxiety, such as a fast heartbeat, and has resulted in an almost 12-hour workday. The individual also struggled with the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life, finding weekends unenjoyable and avoiding any activities unrelated to work.\n\nThe post sparked a debate among online commenters, with some sharing similar experiences and others suggesting alternative career paths. One commenter, with eight years of IT experience, echoed the sentiment of feeling overwhelmed by AI and the pressure to constantly upskill. They mentioned their unsuccessful attempts to start a software business due to advanced AI capabilities and expressed a desire to escape what they called the \"LinkedIn hustle-and-depression trap\". However, others cautioned against leaving IT abruptly, suggesting that the individual should remain in the field for a few more years to build financial security, obtain an MTech degree, or even consider teaching. Some argued that seven years of experience could lead to management or business-oriented roles where technical knowledge is still valuable.\n\nWhile some believed changing jobs was the only solution, others pointed out that the problem might lie in bad management rather than the industry itself. They suggested that the individual should focus on managing stress, continue applying for interviews, and hope for a better work environment in their next position. The concerns highlight a broader discussion about how AI is reshaping software development, with 67% of developers surveyed reporting increased pressure to deliver work faster and 84% of engineering leaders noting a rise in productivity expectations. While AI can speed up coding, it often introduces new responsibilities like reviewing generated code, fixing errors, and learning new tools, potentially making the workload more complex.",
  "summary": "A seven-year IT veteran's Reddit post about work anxiety, relentless upskilling and AI-driven expectations has sparked debate. While some workers relate to his exhaustion, others suggest switching roles, teaching or finding a healthier workplace.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}