A sustainable web career, for when all this blows over

The web industry faces financial struggles and uncertain career prospects despite continued demand, but the author advises professionals to maintain stable employment while waiting for conditions to improve. To strengthen long-term prospects, web developers should focus on critical skills in short supply: accessibility (understanding it as a foundational principle rather than an add-on feature), deep CSS knowledge (using native stylesheets rather than CSS-in-JS solutions), and strong communication skills. These competencies will become increasingly valuable as the industry stabilizes and websites seek to differentiate themselves.