Is AI Taking Our Jobs?

With the rise of AI, many people entering the job market are anxious about what it means for their future careers

As a senior in college preparing to enter the job market, the same questions keep coming up: “Aren’t you worried about AI taking your job?” “How do you and your classmates feel about graduating in this economy?” “Will your career even exist in three years?”

While these are fair questions, my answer is always the same: I’m aware of these changes — but I’m not worried.

There’s no denying that AI has reshaped both education and the job market. But rather than viewing it as a threat, I see it as a shift — one that rewards adaptability. The focus is moving away from purely technical or “hard” skills and toward something more human. AI can write code, generate content, and automate repetitive tasks, but it can’t replace emotional intelligence, communication, creativity, or critical thinking. Those are the skills that make us valuable — and irreplaceable.

I like to think of AI as a car. It can take you where you need to go, follow directions, brake, and even keep you safe with automation. But it still needs a driver. AI is the same way: it can assist with almost anything, but it needs a human to steer, guide, and apply it thoughtfully. Without the driver, it’s just a machine waiting for instruction.

According to the World Economic Forum, “shifting global trends in technology, economy, demographics and the green transition are projected to generate 170 million new jobs by 2030, while displacing 92 million others.” That means AI and emerging technologies aren’t eliminating jobs — they’re transforming them.

So when people ask if I’m worried about AI taking my job, my answer is simple. As long as you’re willing to learn, pivot, and adapt, you’ll be more than fine. Because in a world that’s constantly moving forward, standing still is the only real risk.