AI’s Coming for Your Job. Are You Ready?
The robots aren’t just coming, they’re already here. AI’s coming for your job, and if you’re not paying attention, it might also take your personal data. In this episode of The Stacking Benjamins Show, Joe Saul‑Sehy, OG, and Doug dive into the rise of artificial intelligence, exploring whether it’s a threat, a tool, or something in between. If you’ve been wondering how AI will impact your work, your privacy, and your future, this episode is a must‑listen.
Why AI’s Coming for Your Job and What You Can Do
They kick off with a surprising headline. Gen Z workers aren’t trying to resist that AI’s coming for their jobs. Instead, they’re choosing careers where machines can’t compete (like landscaping and trades), and using AI tools to build and grow their businesses even faster. This sparks a full‑on basement debate about how technology has shaped jobs in the past, what the next evolution might look like, and whether AI will make our lives easier… or just busier.
In Today’s Show:
- Why some jobs may disappear, but others are about to explode with opportunity
- The surprising role AI is playing in blue-collar and skilled trade growth
- Why being AI-curious (not AI-phobic) is your best financial move
- New tech tools that supercharge productivity, from transcription wallets to note-taking bots
- How AI is already transforming education and career paths
- What to do right now to stay ahead of the AI curve
Then the guys shift gears to a more sinister topic: data privacy. CNET recently reported which free AI chatbots are scooping up the most of your personal info—and which are surprisingly respectful. The gang reveals which apps are best to trust, and which are like letting Zuck crash on your couch (bad idea).
We’ll also hear from listener John, who wants to hire a financial advisor but isn’t sure where to start. Joe and OG break down how to find the right fit, why fees aren’t the most important factor, and the one question that tells you if someone’s worth hiring.
Plus:
- Doug’s trivia on egomaniacal coin designers
- A TikTok minute about U2, dating apps, and dad jokes
- Back porch chatter about Pontiac Azteks, water treatment careers, and IMAX concert pilgrimages
Takeaway:
AI isn’t just a tech trend. It’s reshaping our economy, our careers, and how we learn. Whether you’re a Gen Z worker, a mid‑career professional, or planning for retirement, now is the time to lean in, explore what AI can and can’t do, and secure your future before the bots beat you to it.
Deeper dives with curated links, topics, and discussions are in our newsletter, The 201, available at https://www.stackingbenjamins.com/201
Enjoy!
Our TikTok Minute
Our Headline
- AI Is Destroying Jobs. Gen Z Has Found a Safe Haven. (Business Insider)
- Most AI chatbots devour your user data – these are the worst offenders (ZDNET)
Doug’s Trivia
- Which denomination of coin did Victor D. Brenner decide deserved the equivalent of a 1909 selfie?
Better call Saul…Sehy & OG
- Stacker John called in to ask what questions he should ask when interviewing potential financial advisors.
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Other Mentions
- Hiring an Advisor: Insider Secrets (plus an intro to SoLo Funds)
- How to Hire The Perfect Advisor (for you), with Nicholas Stuller
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Written by: Kevin Bailey
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