The writing was on the wall.
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I first sensed it sitting in my undergrad audit class after learning about blockchain.
A simple thought crossed my mind:
If blockchain becomes commonplace, does the world need as many auditors?
That curiosity ended up shaping my entire career.
First came automation. Firms began removing manual tasks with simple workflows and bots.
Then came outsourcing. My last firm built an entire practice in India where many early-level data entry roles went.
Now we’re entering the AI phase.
Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a weak jobs report. At the same time, companies are openly attributing layoffs to AI. Anthropic’s research even suggests a “Great Recession for white-collar workers” is possible.
The career ladder many of us climbed — junior analyst → senior → manager — is changing.
If you’re early in your career or still in school, my advice is simple:
Learn AI. Learn automation. Learn how systems work.
Don’t compete against machines.
Learn to work with them and orchestrate them.
That’s exactly why I created the AI + Automation Lab — a place where people can learn the skills needed for the new workforce.
The shift is happening whether we like it or not.
The real question is:
Will you build the future, or wait for it to replace you?
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