# Where Will Programmers Work if Mass Layoffs Occur and The Skill That Will Be Their Floatation Device

Our future as programming professionals is bright. I sincerely believe this despite what the news is saying about [tech layoffs](https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2022/12/23/what-tech-layoffs-mean-for-2023/?sh=5679ee553433).

My optimism found its refuge in a report released by [Randstad](https://www.randstad.com/workforce-insights/), an international recruiting company.

The report named digital skills: unlock opportunities for all, isn't explicitly written for techies, but as a type of roadmap to help companies transition to digital economies.

Why I found this piece so compelling is the affirmation of tech jobs and the way companies need to transition to the digital age of working.

## What Does This Mean for Programmers

What this means for programmers is being open to looking for jobs in non-tech industries. As companies move from advertising sales agents to digital marketing specialists and the IoT(internet of things), continues to explode.

Programmers should learn the skill of empathy because a big part of working outside of techie comfort is helping others learn how to customize their roles with digital platforms.

This could mean a lot of programmers will find themselves working as bridges to the fourth industrial revolution.

With these words, I bid you...

Good night