Humble-Addition-4366's journey

I was laid off from my job on September 1st, and since then, I've been actively searching for new opportunities. At 35, I've been in the workforce since I was 18, and I've never gone without a job for more than a few months. I've attended several job conferences and have taken some classes at my community college to enhance my skills. However, the job market feels incredibly stagnant right now. I've had a few interviews, but there seems to be a lack of traction. It feels like companies want to hire but are hesitant due to the current economic climate, which has them holding back on making decisions. This is the toughest job market I've experienced, and it feels like there are a lot of ghost postings out there. I can't help but wonder if it's because companies are waiting to see if they can replace roles with AI or automation. Overall, I'm feeling quite frustrated with the whole situation.

I just got laid off from my producer role at a niche production house in Hollywood. It's a tough moment for me, as I've always found it challenging to secure project manager positions. I've been applying to various roles, but it feels like the project manager profession is dwindling. I'm starting to wonder what fields are still thriving and if I need to consider retraining for something else. Any advice on what skills or industries are currently in demand would be greatly appreciated.