Check Your Profession

Customer service reps survived phone trees, FAQ pages, and 'have you tried turning it off and on again.' Why? Because angry customers don't want scripts—they want someone who actually listens.

Graphic designers survived Canva, stock photos, and 'my nephew can do it.' Why? Because clients don't pay for pixels—they pay for someone who understands their brand story.

Retail workers survived catalog shopping, e-commerce, and self-checkout. Why? Because shoppers don't come to stores for products—they come for help finding the perfect thing.

Truck drivers survived GPS, automatic transmissions, and 'self-driving is 5 years away' predictions for 20 years. Why? Because the highway is the easy part—it's everything else that needs a human.

Warehouse workers survived conveyor belts, barcode scanners, and Amazon Prime. Why? Because robots still can't handle the crushed box at the bottom of the bin or the customer who ordered a mattress and a paperclip.

Accountants survived calculators and Excel. Why? Because people don't pay for math—they pay for peace of mind and someone to blame if the IRS shows up.

Financial analysts survived spreadsheets, Bloomberg terminals, and robo-advisors. Why? Because executives don't pay for data—they pay for someone who can tell them what it means and what to do about it.

Lawyers survived LegalZoom, contract templates, and 'I'll just Google it.' Why? Because clients don't pay for documents—they pay for judgment, strategy, and someone to blame if things go wrong.

Software engineers survived outsourcing, no-code tools, and 'my nephew can build an app.' Why? Because companies don't pay for code—they pay for someone who understands the problem.

Writers survived typewriters, the internet, and 'content is king' SEO farms. Why? Because readers don't pay for words—they pay for a voice that makes them feel something.

Construction workers survived power tools, prefab housing, and modular construction. Why? Because every job site is different, and robots still can't figure out what to do when the blueprint doesn't match reality.

Doctors survived stethoscopes, X-rays, and WebMD. Why? Because patients don't pay for diagnoses—they pay for someone who can look them in the eye and say 'You're going to be okay.'

Electricians survived power tools, smart home systems, and YouTube tutorials. Why? Because homeowners don't pay for wire connections—they pay for someone who won't burn their house down.

Engineering managers thought AI would replace their engineers. AI made coordination skills MORE valuable. The bottleneck shifted from coding speed to system design.

Nurses survived monitoring machines, electronic health records, and telehealth. Why? Because patients don't need vital signs—they need someone who notices when something feels wrong.

Teachers survived textbooks, TV, and 'you can learn anything on YouTube.' Why? Because students don't pay for information—they pay for someone who believes in them.