Maybe You Should Get Your Long-Distance Driving License, Not a Degree in IT, Finance, Math, Communications and Other Knowledge Niches

"Software development; IT operations and helpdesk; mathematics; and other white-collar jobs [such as communications]  were the most vulnerable [to being done by generative AI], while jobs in driving, beauty and wellness, and home health care had almost no exposure, Indeed found." - Investopedia, September 21, 2023

In my coaching, this is a sign of the changing times. Those pushed out of the traditional middle-class Knowledge Economy jobs have invested $1,000 to $7,000 to become trained and licensed to drive rigs long distance. Actually they could have had done that free if they had agreed to drive for a company for two years. Females have been making a go of this blue-collar line of work. And, you can usually bring your dog. Buy your own truck? Instantly you are self-employed. You can operate it or rent it out. Eventually you can invest in a fleet. 

Some have been willing to take the pay cut to be a paid caregiver. The field is broad. For instance, you can register with Care to do elder care, child care or animal care. There is Rover specifically for animals, including being willing to board them. In addition, you can be entrepreneurial and start your own caretaking enterprise. Let people know you are there and you are bound to get business. 

Beauty and wellness have many categories in which you can just parachute into, be certified or be officially licensed. 

Meanwhile professional anonymous networks such as Blind, Reddit and Fishbowl chronicle the shock of those white-collars who have been terminated due to "economic conditions" or supposed individual performance. The latter is often called a stealth layoff. 

But career change is difficult. Here is my article on the process, published in O'Dwyer Public Relations. It is possible to stay put, at least for a awhile, if you are proactive in learning AI apps and applying them to standard tasks. Those who don't could be pushed out by those who do. Eventually just a handful of humans overseeing AI operations will all who will be needed. 

Data or the gut for your careers and communications? Both of course. Complimentary consultation with intuitive coach, content-creator, and Tarot reader Jane Genova (text 203-468-8579, janegenova374@gmail.com).