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The jobs AI can’t steal (yet)
Larry from Louisiana writes: “Kim, what jobs are safe from AI and don’t need a college degree? I’m losing sleep worrying about my future and how I’m going to support a wife and three teenagers.”
Larry, you’re spot-on to be thinking about this. Supporting a family of five in this economy is basically a full-contact sport. You’re also asking exactly the right question.
AI is coming in hot, and a bunch of jobs we once thought were safe are going straight into the chatbot blender.
🤖 AI taking over jobs
Everywhere you look, the headlines are screaming about AI taking over jobs. It’s not hype. A report from Goldman Sachs estimates that AI could impact up to 300 million jobs globally.
The World Economic Forum says 25% of all jobs could be disrupted by AI by 2027. That’s only a year and a half from now.
Not all jobs are on the chopping block. Ones that rely on human traits like empathy, dexterity, real-world problem-solving, and yes, getting your hands dirty are thriving.
Many don’t require a college degree, just skill, training and the drive to get started.
👊 13 AI-proof jobs
A new report from Resume Now highlights 13 AI-proof jobs. Here’s a peek with the average annual salary:
- Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists – $71,420. Try programming AI to make split-second safety calls.
- Flight attendants – $68,370. A chatbot can’t calm down a nervous flier.
- Electricians – $60,040. Wires, walls and intuition make for a hands-on profession.
- Plumbers and pipe fitters – $59,880. Good luck getting AI to fix a burst pipe.
- Chefs and head cooks – $53,380. AI can’t taste a special sauce.
- Hearing aid specialists – $52,630. It takes empathy to help someone hear again.
- Security and fire alarm installers – $49,700. Critical for keeping us safe in real life.
Also on the list: machinery mechanics, hotel managers, aircraft cargo supervisors, insurance sales pros and more.
💡 Why this matters
AI can crunch data and spit out suggestions, but it still can’t crawl under a house, read the room or handle a meltdown in seat 12B. These jobs need hands, guts and good judgment. Three things AI hasn’t quite mastered, no matter how many updates it gets.
You just got smarter, and now it’s your turn to help someone else. Hit that share button below and send this to a friend, a parent or a teen trying to figure out their next move. They’ll thank you later.
You’re officially tech ahead.
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