How to Survive Layoffs, Switch Jobs & Grow Your Salary | Manohar Batra on Careers, Gen Z & AI

Looking to grow your salary, survive layoffs, switch jobs strategically, or build a successful career in today's job market? In this episode of the Pitch N Hire Podcast, Vanya Goel sits down with career expert Manohar Batra to discuss layoffs, job switching, salary hikes, coding, AI, career growth, Gen Z, high performers, employer expectations, and the future of jobs. 1:05 Previous Podcast :    • The Harsh Reality Of Corporate Life For Ge...   29:47 OnJob.io: https://onjob.io/ 00:00 – Teaser 00:50 – Introduction 02:02 – How Quickly Can You Find Your Next Job? 03:58 – Should You Start a Business After a Layoff? 05:34 – How Loyal Is Your Audience? 06:57 – 10 Years of Experience vs 5 Years of Experience 09:03 – How Many Job Switches Are Too Many? 11:39 – Why Are Job Opportunities Better in Bangalore & Hyderabad Than Delhi NCR? 13:19 – Can You Get a Salary Hike During a Recession & Layoffs? 17:18 – Will Coding Disappear? 20:10 – Learning vs Brand: What Matters More? 26:18 – High Performer vs Low-Cost Employee 27:39 – The First Thing to Do After Getting Laid Off 30:03 – Have Companies Become Comfortable with Layoffs? 32:13 – Is Gen Z Better at Research? 33:00 – At What Salary Should Employees Switch Jobs? 38:10 – The ₹1 Crore Salary Myth 41:05 – Conclusion If you're a student, job seeker, working professional, or someone planning your next career move, this conversation is packed with practical advice on hiring, layoffs, salary growth, career strategy, and the future of work. Subscribe to Vanya Goel for more podcasts on careers, hiring, HR, entrepreneurship, AI, personal branding, job search, interviews, and professional growth. #Careers #Layoffs #JobSwitch 🔔 Turn On Notifications – don’t miss new uploads! 🔔 📌 Subscribe for career, money & manifestation content:    / @vanya_goel   On this channel you’ll learn how to: Land interviews and get job offers faster Negotiate a higher salary and stop underpricing yourself Build a powerful money mindset (even if you feel broke right now) Use manifestation & mindset tools to change your career and life 🌐 Find a Job or Internship: https://onjob.io/ 📷 Instagram (daily tips & reels):   / vanya_goel05   🔎 LinkedIn (HR, hiring & corporate insights):   / vanyagoel   🌐 Want to Collaborate? https://vanyagoel.in/ 💬 Comment below: What’s your biggest career, money, or manifestation struggle right now?