For years, we were promised: “Work hard, learn your craft, and it will all pay off.” But for many developers, that promise feels broken.

Juniors finish years of school or intense bootcamps — only to find themselves competing with seasoned developers and AI for entry-level roles.

Veterans bring decades of experience — only to watch beloved tools vanish or become irrelevant overnight, with change happening at breakneck speed.

Different journeys, but the same sinking feeling: I did what I was supposed to do, and now the foundation of my career feels shaken. So what do I do now?

What it boils down to is the same fear: irrelevance — for some, never achieved; for others, slowly slipping away.

In this talk, we’ll explore:

- How to survive wave after wave of “must-learn” technologies.

- How to adapt when the ground shifts again.

- When to double down on learning — and when to step back to avoid burnout.

- Mental habits that build resilience.

- Where the new opportunities lie in an uncertain landscape.

This isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about facing instability together, and finding hope in the process.

What to do when the tools, the rules, and the ground itself won’t stop shifting - how to be resilient in the face of changes you wish wouldn't/didn't happen.