I got laid off from Meta at 24. It's making me see that I could live a different life.
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Tim Paradis
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A layoff from Meta at 24 has made this data scientist consider pursuing a different career path
A Meta layoff made this 24-year-old data scientist rethink job security and her future at large companies in the age of AI.
TL;DRAI
Meta's layoff of a junior data scientist at 24 reflects AI automation of repetitive tasks—query writing, visualization, metrics tracking. For tech managers: traditional data science roles demand AI-adjacent skills; pure analytics work now carries long-term obsolescence risk compared to AI-focused startup teams.
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