SqueakyWalrus

Do you really think AI will take over in the next 5 years ?

So, me and my good friend were casually discussing how crazy the job market is and how we are unable to get into a good job, especially when she has over 3YoE and is really good at frontend web development.

She then casually asked me "Should we be really trying this hard to get into a job that we like, as I feel that AI will take over a big part of the IT workforce in the next 5 years?"

Though we did have a friendly argument, I strongly believe that it still needs more time than that bcz IT jobs, especially we developers, are not just limited to coding. And given the fact that OpenAI is learning off of GitHub repos, which are basically code examples are averagely written code, not well written proficient ones.

But, in General, what do you think about AI and how it is gradually dominating the IT sector ?

13mo ago

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PrancingNugget

Stealth13mo

AI can't lick my manager's ass only my colleagues can do that.

MagicalQuokka

Stealth13mo

But what if your manager gets replaced by AI too?

PrancingNugget

Stealth13mo

Big loss for my colleagues

SparklyBiscuit

Tekion13mo

Define good job. Then I'll add my points.

SqueakyWalrus

Stealth13mo

The usual stuff :

A good WLB (8-9 hours of work max)
Pay level based on what we bring to the table and maybe on YoE as well. Not expecting crazy numbers.
A product that we'll be working on, which is actually having a positive impact OR has a strong vision of the same
A non toxic workplace.

SquishyNarwhal

Stealth13mo

Apart from the 8-9 hours, the rest of the points are more of a "state of mind" of the person.

PrancingKoala

Hindustan Times13mo

AI will not take your job, people using AI will.

WigglyBagel

Stealth13mo

Many of today's jobs will certainly become redundant, but many new ones will be created. The important thing is how fast can ee adapt to change. I have seen many disruptive technologies in my 25 years long career and one trend that I have seen is that the time available to adapt and reskill is getting shorter. The only way out is continuous learning, each week for a few hours at least. It might not be easy with the demands of modern life, but it must be done.

FluffyJellybean

Stealth13mo

The number of jobs available to do in the next 2-3 decades are going to take a nose dive. We aren't prepared for it. Driving in all its forms will not require people. That's like 30% of the world's workforce. Stuff like ordering fast food, making it and deliveries will also become automated.

As for developers, the data set used to train to code will become better leading to better coding. All the raw data is there, it just needs to be cherry picked. So requirements for devs for development and support will take a nose dive.

Things that will remain are physical work like repairing cars, plumbers, electrician, server management and maintenance (system admin).

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