AI Job Flip: AI has changed the entire game of earnings and jobs. According to a report, mechanics and electricians are earning more than those working in offices. There is a huge increase in the jobs of mechanics and electricians, while those doing office or desk jobs are in danger.
Demand is skyrocketing in India
Talent firm Randstad has analyzed more than 50 million job postings. Their report shows that the demand for trained technical experts in India has increased very rapidly. In the last four years, the demand for electricians in the country has increased by 242%, while the recruitment of cooling and AC technicians who keep data centers cool has increased by 200%. The biggest increase has been seen in the jobs of robotics technicians, where the demand has increased by 500%.
Technicians are beating office jobs in earnings
According to reports, Randstad India CEO Vishwanath PS has called this big change a labor flip. According to him, technical experts are performing much better than the entry level jobs available in offices. Randstad India’s report shows that the salaries of technicians and mechanics are increasing at the rate of 5.7% every year, while the salaries of office staff are increasing only by 4%.(REF.)
AI created lottery for people with hand skills
According to this report, AI has created a lottery for those who have manual skills such as technicians and mechanics. At the same time, those working behind computers in offices are constantly at risk of being replaced by AI.
- According to the report, machine operators are earning $7,815 i.e. Rs 6.5 lakh annually and electricians are earning around $3,296 i.e. Rs 2.75 lakh.
- In comparison, the annual earning of data entry operators or junior accountants is $2,711 i.e. Rs 2.56 lakh.
- The big thing is that desk jobs can soon be replaced by AI, while the volume of jobs in blue collar jobs i.e. electrician or mechanic work has increased by 93%.
- Many veteran AI experts have also said that work like electrician or mechanic and plumber is a better source of earning.
About the authorgrand bhardwajBhavya Bhardwaj is an experienced journalist from the world of tech and gadgets and is currently associated with Times.com as a Digital Content Producer. Active in the field of journalism for the last 11 years, Bhavya has closely observed and covered the changing landscape of technology, gadgets and consumer electronics. While working in reputed organizations like Zee News (DNA), India News, UC News, Oppo India and ByteDance (TikTok), he has brought technology to common users in Hindi language. He has improved his understanding of technical intricacies and users by working for global tech companies like Google and WhatsApp (Meta). As a tech journalist, Bhavya specializes in reviews of new gadgets, launch events and changes happening in the world of AI. Bhavya believes in reading and understanding about AI and using it to deliver useful things to people. Also, he not only keeps a keen eye on the latest smartphones, but he also examines audio devices and wearables in depth. Bhavya’s skill is to convey complex technical information to the readers in simple and colloquial language, so that even common readers can easily understand the new technology. Bhavya also has expertise in conveying useful tips and tricks to people in simple language using different technologies. Bhavya Bhardwaj graduated in Mass Media and Creative Writing from Jamia Millia Islamia University. He holds a Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) degree from Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar. His educational background gives him the strength to present technical news in a factual and creative manner. He doesn’t judge technology just on the basis of specifications, but looks at it from the perspective of what kind of experience a user will get with it. He believes that the real purpose of technology is to make life simpler and this thinking is also reflected in the way he describes technology.… read more