New Delhi, May 22 -- Ever since the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), the fear of layoffs has gripped workforces across sectors, especially the IT industry. Amid this, I asked ChatGPT to provide a list of careers that would remain highly relevant if I were laid off as a software engineer, and its response was highly helpful and accurate.

"I am a 30-year-old software engineer working at a reputed MNC in Bengaluru, but I am concerned about the current wave of mass layoffs taking place around the world. What are my career and education options if I get laid off? I have no issue relocating to other cities within India for a job or further education."

At 30, with software engineering experience from a reputed MNC, you are in a much ...