The latest articles on DEV Community by Starkly (@starkly). https://dev.to/starkly https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3969627%2Fe3c03857-d768-4107-98fe-d12a665ab336.jpeg https://dev.to/starkly en Starkly Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:02:36 +0000 https://dev.to/starkly/advice-me-if-you-dont-mind-3i6k https://dev.to/starkly/advice-me-if-you-dont-mind-3i6k <p>What advise or suggestions would you give someone who obtained a bachelors in Information Technology about 6 years ago. Worked in a totally non technical field after that degree till date.</p> <p>Currently trying to get back into the tech space but the AI boom makes everything feel overwhelming.<br> Feels very difficult to pick a niche to work towards as most areas are advertised to be gradually taken over by AI. Not to mention the layoffs.</p> <p>If you would give a suggestion of a direction or job area to take that you know is employable but isn't talked about enough would be great. </p> <p>I understand this request might be broad without a specific area but I need the various options possible without limiting myself into a box at this crucial stage when I don't really know what is possible or out there. </p> <p>Looking foward to feedback</p> career beginners learning ai