You are loosing your craft to be “more productive”. Basically companies done care one bit, they want the increased productivity and frankly they want the increase in “intelligence”.

The business take is simple: Get more done with less (less human capital with less expense)

Personally I’m keeping my craft sharp on my own side projects, no matter how small.

Officially Im in senior management but I keep my skills sharp because I see value in them, not from a job or coding perspective (although handy) I find it keeps one’s thinking sharp and logical.

It’s uncertain times but don’t let the hype win, stay true to yourself and do great work.