"When I sat with what was actually happening in my body, I noticed something else entirely. It was the thought of being unnecessary. Not broke. Not struggling. Unnecessary."
"If I lost income, that would be a problem. Problems can be solved. You take work you don't love. You cut costs. You move. You figure it out. People do it every day."
"A Pew study found that 52% of workers are worried about AI's impact on their jobs. I read that number and nodded. But I don't think most of us, when we say 'worried,' really mean what we think we mean."
"The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that 92 million jobs will be displaced by 2030, while 170 million new ones will be created, leaving a net gain of 78 million."
A writer reflects on the deeper fears associated with AI's impact on employment. Initially believing financial concerns were the primary issue, the realization emerged that the fear of becoming unnecessary was more profound. This existential worry about the relevance of one's skills in a changing job landscape is highlighted. Statistics show a significant number of workers are anxious about AI's effects, but the emotional implications of feeling obsolete are often overlooked, despite projections of job displacement and creation.
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