If you're open to a career change and are feeling anxiety that you can't shake, honestly looking into whether you're interested in a trade isn't a bad idea. Tho

If you're open to a career change and are feeling anxiety that you can't shake, honestly looking into whether you're interested in a trade isn't a bad idea. Those jobs aren't likely to be automated away easily. Having skills that may transfer to using AI tools that, for example a tool that designs the framing or electrical plan for a building, would put you ahead of the game. Worst case scenario, you learned a fee trade skills that may come in handy. With regards to staying in software and adapting, step one IMO is putting yourself in whatever position makes you feel more safe in the short term. That could be a different type of software, consulting as an expert who can effectively validate AI developed software, or even just moving towards financial goals that lift the burden if that is the main driving force of your anxiety. Industries change periodically, and occasionally flip quickly usually do to automation or a new, preferred technology/industry. The key I've found is to not define yourself or your worth by the career and minimize your dependence on the career so that you feel less at risk and more free to do what you enjoy and pivot if necessary.