1. Technical industries move first - If you're in tech, finance, or data-heavy fields, your timeline is compressed
2. Creative fields aren't immune - Even game design and storytelling roles faced cuts
3. The pivot window is 6-12 months - After that, competition for new roles intensifies
What Walmart Reveals:
1. Traditional industries will follow - Retail's adoption proves no sector is safe
2. Scale accelerates adoption - Large companies move fast when ROI is proven
3. Middle management is most vulnerable - Layers between strategy and execution get compressed
What Both Confirm:
1. This isn't temporary - No company reverses AI adoption once started
2. Speed matters - First movers in new roles command premium salaries
3. Hybrid skills win - Pure technical or pure soft skills lose to combination players