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I'm Watching Jobs Disappear, and You Probably Don't Even Know It's Happening

Hey there. I need to talk to you about something that's been keeping me up at night.

I work in IT, which means I get to see behind the curtain at a lot of companies. And what I'm seeing honestly scares me for a lot of people I care about.

Jobs are disappearing. It started slowly, but the pace is picking up and in many cases it is imperceivable.

What I'm Actually Seeing Out There

Last month, I was speaking to another founder over coffee. We were chatting about the current state of AI and brainstorming opportunities when he told me this:

A two person team now running an entire agency with AI employees, and this happened in my home town and in the SMB world.

This isn't a one-off story. I'm seeing this pattern everywhere I go. Companies are quietly testing AI tools, measuring results, then making changes. No big announcements. No drama. Just... fewer people on payroll.

And here's the thing that really gets me - these business owners aren't evil. They're just running businesses. When you can get the same work done for a fraction of the cost, what would you do?

The Jobs That Are Going Away First

Look, I don't want to be the bearer of bad news, but I think you deserve to know what I'm seeing.

Any job where you're basically moving information from one place to another? That's in trouble. Computers are really, really good at moving information.

Customer service roles where you follow a script? If there's a script, there's a pattern. And if there's a pattern, someone's probably figuring out how to automate it.

Basic writing tasks - product descriptions, standard emails, simple reports. I've watched companies switch to AI for this stuff, and honestly? Most customers can't tell the difference.

The common thread? These are all jobs that happen the same way every time. And "the same way every time" is exactly what technology was designed to handle.

Here's What's Driving Me Crazy

I keep meeting people who think they're safe because they show up on time and do their assigned tasks.

But that's not enough anymore. While they're scrolling social media during lunch, someone somewhere is building a tool that can do their job. While they're watching the clock until 5 PM, their employer is watching their budget and wondering if that monthly salary could become a monthly software subscription instead.

I'm not trying to be harsh. I genuinely care about people. But I also see what's coming, and pretending it's not happening won't help anyone.

The People Who Are Actually Going to Be Okay

You know what I notice about the people who aren't worried? They're the ones who solve problems nobody asked them to solve.

They're the person everyone goes to when weird stuff happens. The one who deals with the difficult customers. The one who trains new people and makes broken processes work better.

These people are hard to replace because their job isn't just a list of tasks - it's being the person who handles whatever comes up.

They also stay curious about their industry. They read trade publications. They know what's changing before their boss does. They're always learning something new.

You Need More Than One Income Stream (Trust Me on This)

Here's something I wish someone had told me earlier in my career: having only one source of income can be really risky.

I'm not talking about getting rich quick or starting some complicated side business. I'm talking about having options.

Maybe it's freelance work using skills you already have. Maybe it's creating something digital you can sell. Maybe it's investing in stocks or real estate. The point is having something that pays you when your main job doesn't.

Job security in the new economy is having the skills to sell to your audience.

This Is Happening Faster Than Anyone Expected

I used to think we had years to figure this out. We don't.

Companies can implement new AI tools and restructure their teams in months, not years. As I mentioned I heard of a local company completely transforming to AI first in 90 days.

And they're not making big announcements about it. They're just quietly becoming more efficient while everyone else tries to figure out what changed.

What I Think You Should Do

Look, I can't tell you exactly what to do with your career. But I can tell you what I'm seeing work for people who are thriving right now.

They're learning the technology that affects their field. They're building skills that work alongside automation instead of competing with it. They're creating income that doesn't depend on one employer.

Most importantly, they started preparing before they had to. Not when they saw trouble coming. Not when their industry started changing obviously. Before all that.

My Honest Take

I think the job market is splitting into two groups: people who adapt to working with technology, and people who get replaced by it.

I don't think there's going to be much middle ground.

The good news? You get to choose which group you're in. But you have to choose now, while you still have time to prepare.

I hope this helps. I really do. Because the future belongs to people who see it coming and get ready for it.

And I'd much rather help you prepare than watch you get caught off guard.

—Jared 

Text Me: 314.806.3912

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