Many people are losing their jobs due to downsizing and retrenchment. The rise of automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will further dampen employment prospects. Work that used to be done by people is being done by machines and computers as we are now in the digital age. It is pointless to wait to be a victim of job loss. Rather, what works is to start a side-hustle and make it flourish, such that if there is need to separate with an employer, you will have a soft landing.