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The “Fatal Forties” – a wake-up call for mid-career professionals.

Shantanu Deshpande, founder of Bombay Shaving Company, recently spotlighted a growing global trend: professionals in their 40s are increasingly vulnerable to layoffs.

Why? Because they’re often the highest-paid, and during cost-cutting phases, that makes them prime targets. Add to that the “40-40 problem”—if you’re over 40 or expecting over ₹40L in salary, chances of being hired drop drastically unless you have niche skills.

This age group also juggles serious responsibilities: home loans, kids' education, elderly parents, and often, not enough savings. Combine that with rapid tech shifts, age bias, and companies preferring younger, “more adaptable” hires—and the risk multiplies.

Shantanu’s advice?

Upskill—especially in AI and emerging tech

Build a strong savings buffer

Think entrepreneurially

Losing a job in your 40s isn’t just a career jolt—it’s a life quake. The time to future-proof yourself is now.

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