Payroll Cholesterol: Why mid-career employees are getting fired
dharasuta
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Experienced professionals in their 40s are increasingly viewed as "payroll cholesterol" by companies, leading to layoffs. This trend is driven by cost pressures, AI automation, and subtle age bias. To combat this, individuals are advised to diversify income through passive income, side hustles, upskilling, building financial security, and networking outside their corporate roles.
