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Gen Z is eyeing up ‘secure’ healthcare jobs to AI-proof their careers, but be warned: chiropractors, doctors and paramedics are the unhappiest workers
Tech leaders have consistently warned AI is already as good as entry-level workers and it could halve white-collar jobs by 2030. So it’s no wonder they’re eyeing up jobs in health care, which offer low unemployment rates, the potential to earn over $200,000, and are unlikely to be replaced with robotic doctors and nurses anytime soon.
TL;DR
- Tech leaders are considering healthcare jobs as a secure option against AI, which could halve white-collar jobs by 2030.
- Research from Deputy, surveying 1.28 million users, identifies doctors, paramedics, and chiropractors as the unhappiest workers.
- Nearly 38% of respondents in doctor's offices and medical clinics reported job dissatisfaction.
- Staffing shortages, emotional strain, unpredictable rosters, and an aging population are cited as reasons for declining morale in healthcare.
- Hospitality jobs, including sit-down restaurants and fast food, rank among the happiest, with high satisfaction scores.
- Factors contributing to satisfaction in hospitality and other roles include clearer routines, manageable workloads, and strong team camaraderie.
- Wage growth for bartenders and baristas is reportedly outpacing that of desk workers.