Can AI Do Your Job? Let’s Talk About It
Here’s the question on everyone’s mind right now — Can AI do my job?
It’s not just some clickbait headline. It’s real. Every industry is feeling the shift. Some folks are worried. Some are excited. Most are just… curious.
The truth? AI can probably do parts of your job. But not the whole thing. Not yet. And maybe not ever.
So let’s unpack it.
Why This Question Hits So Hard
We’re not talking theory here. This is personal.
If you’re a teacher, a tradie, a lawyer, a designer, a marketer, or even a coffee barista… the thought has probably crossed your mind. “Is a robot coming for me?”
And here’s the thing: asking “Can AI do your job?” is the perfect way to get real answers. Not from experts in suits, but from the people actually doing the work.
Jobs AI Can Handle (Kinda)
AI is already smashing it with:
- Repetitive admin tasks
- Data crunching
- Copy-paste writing
- Customer chatbots
- Scheduling and workflows
These are the boring bits most of us don’t love anyway. If AI takes them, good riddance.
Jobs AI Struggles With
Here’s where humans still shine:
- Creativity with a pulse
- Emotional connection
- Hands-on skills (think tradies, chefs, nurses)
- Complex problem-solving in messy situations
- Culture, humour, and nuance
AI is smart, but it doesn’t know what it’s like to burn your tongue on a latte or laugh at a dodgy dad joke.
The Real Opportunity
Instead of panicking, flip the question:
What part of your job should AI do?
Because if AI clears your desk of the boring stuff, that leaves more room for the good bits — the human bits — the stuff you actually want to be known for.
The Next Step
Imagine the answers from a builder, a musician, a teacher, a surgeon, a barista. Some will be hilarious. Some will be scary. All will be real.
That’s the conversation we need to have.
So — what about you? Can AI do your job? Or just parts of it?
Let me know in the comments and we'll toss it around.
