"AI replacing entry-level jobs isn't a distant headline, it's the elephant in the room. My students know it's possible, and they don't treat it as science fiction. What I've seen isn't fear or denial. It's movement. Instead of getting stuck in 'what if' debates, Gen Z is choosing clarity over panic, quietly steering their careers toward stability in a way that's easy to miss if you only listen for loud signals."
"Glassdoor's new data makes that shift visible: 70% of Gen Zers say AI at work has made them question their job security. And the conversations I've had echo that unease, but in a distinctly practical way. One recently graduated high school student told me, 'I want a job a robot can't take from me. I'm leaning toward trades-construction especially.' Another, more open to AI's role, said: 'I'm thinking healthcare. It's hard to imagine a world where healthcare doesn't need humanity.'"
Public conversation around AI is loud; Gen Z's response is quiet and practical. AI replacing entry-level jobs is treated as imminent, and students recognize the possibility rather than dismiss it as science fiction. Many Gen Zers are redirecting career paths, changing majors or choosing 'AI-proof' fields like trades, construction, and healthcare. Glassdoor data shows 70% of Gen Zers question job security due to AI. The prevailing attitude is deliberate movement toward stability, favoring action over speculation without dramatic declarations.
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