With big tech realing from some historic job losses, many tech workers maybe wondering where they should go from here.

For myself, I’ve been studying for the last 10 months or so, Cybersecurity. Like many large enterprise organisations, I’ve seen a tremendous uptick in Security related incidents. At some point I decided to turn my attention on the subject.

As I would find out some 10 months later, it’s a very good thing I did. I was one of the many hundreds of thousands that have been affected by the recent layoffs from Big Tech globally.

I’ve been doing some studying recently to see what fields are popping for the mid-term and long-term future. Here are some interesting results.

1. Data science and analysis: With the increasing amount of data being generated, there is a growing demand for professionals who can collect, analyze, and interpret data.
2. Cybersecurity: As technology becomes more prevalent, the need for professionals who can protect against cyber threats also increases.
3. Cloud computing: As more companies move their operations to the cloud, there is a growing need for professionals who can design, build, and maintain cloud-based systems.
4. Artificial intelligence and machine learning: As these technologies continue to advance, there will be a growing demand for professionals who can develop and apply AI and ML solutions to various industries.
5. Business development and consulting: With the changing business landscape, there is a need for professionals who can help companies navigate and adapt to new technologies and market trends.
6. Project and product management: This role involves leading cross-functional teams to deliver a product or service.

While some of these jobs maybe common sense alternatives, some might be surprising. For example, Project and product management. I think maybe for the short-term this might be important, but long term I’m not so sure.

Some of the obvious ones are AI and Cybersecurity however. I would also say that anything supporting Cloud computing is quite important. This is because so many new tools need to be made in this area to handling integration from analytics, cybersecurity and more.

If you are one of the many tech workers who has lost their jobs, I feel your pain. I put this list together to share some hope for a bright new future though. Wishing you all the best of luck as we navigate these new and uncertain times ahead.