AI and “New Collar” Careers

  • Up to 30% of current U.S. work activities could be automated by 2030
  • ≈ 4.5% of 2025 U.S. layoffs were AI related
  • ≈ 6% of U.S. jobs are currently ≈ 50% automated
  • Embrace AI
    • Incorporate AI into current workplace and workflow while ensuring your position won’t be completely replaced

Or

  • Resist AI
    • Recognize AI’s current limitations and struggles:
      • Emotional intelligence
      • Creativity and strategy
      • Judgment and ethics
      • Adaptability
      • Physical dexterity related to hand-eye coordination
      • Real-time problem solving
  • Attain a “new-collar” job with a high resistance to AI displacement
    • Therapist – occupational, physical, marriage & family
    • Medical – surgeon, pediatrician, anesthesiologist, chiropractor, nurse, medic/emt
    • Education – special ed, counselor, athletic coach 
    • Skilled Trades – electrician, plumber/pipe/steamfitter, HVAC, elevator installer, air traffic controller, pilot, lineman, crane operator, welder, carpenter, farmer, mechanic, technician
    • Technical Services – tool & die maker, industrial machinery mechanic, police officer, firefighter, fire inspector, detective
    • Creative & Strategic – brand strategist, film director, producer, choreographer, artist
    • Executive – CEO, COO, CFO, CTO
    • Politics
    • High-Touch – hair stylist, barber, personal trainer, event planner, realtor, funeral director, food and beverage/restaurant, childcare or elderly care provider
    • Science – bio engineer, geologist, environmental scientist, forensic scientist
  • Careers with the highest probability of AI replacement
    • Administrative support workers
    • Cashiers and customer service reps
    • Interpreters and translators
    • Data entry keyers and data analysts
    • Bookkeeping and accounting
    • Paralegal support and first pass research
    • Graphic designers and marketing managers

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