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Brandon Marcus

Thinking About Changing Careers Because of AI? Do the Math First

Thinking About Changing Careers Because of AI? Do the Math First
A career change involves more than tuition. Compare training expenses, likely starting pay, lost income, and benefits before leaving a familiar job for a new field – Shutterstock

AI has made career planning feel like a game of musical chairs, except nobody knows when the music will stop. Before leaving a familiar job for a supposedly safer profession, take a close look at what the switch could cost.

Changing careers because of artificial intelligence might prove sensible. Some jobs will change dramatically, and certain tasks already lend themselves to automation. But panic can turn a manageable workplace adjustment into an expensive detour involving tuition bills, lower starting pay, and years of rebuilding experience.

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