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EPISODE · Aug 2, 2026 · 9 MIN

Your First Job Might Never Exist

from The Adrian Tan Show · host Adrian Tan

Is AI really replacing jobs? Or is something even more dangerous happening? Everyone is asking whether AI will take our jobs. I think we’re asking the wrong question. The real disruption isn’t that experienced professionals are being replaced. It’s that the first step of the career ladder is quietly disappearing. In this video, I explore: * Why AI helps junior employees more than senior ones * Why companies are hiring fewer entry-level workers * What happens when AI takes over the work people used to learn from * Why today’s graduates face a very different job market * The hidden risk businesses are creating for themselves * What leaders, managers, parents and young professionals should do next Using research from MIT, Stanford, Harvard and real-world examples (including the ATM revolution, factory electrification, and the Air Canada chatbot case), I explain why the biggest AI problem may not be automation, but the disappearance of apprenticeship. Whether you’re a CEO, manager, HR professional, student or parent, this is a conversation we need to have before it’s too late. 👇 I’d love to hear your thoughts. Is your company still hiring junior talent? Or has the entry door quietly started closing? Leave a comment below. If you enjoy thoughtful discussions about AI, work, leadership and the future of careers, consider subscribing. New videos every week. Timestamps: 00:00 AI Hiring Paradox 00:22 Homework Without Struggle 01:05 ATM Story Misleads 01:55 AI Levels Skills 02:39 Entry Jobs Vanish 03:48 Apprenticeship Gets Cut 04:36 Where Seniors Come From 05:34 Why AI Pilots Fail 06:54 Redesign Workflows 08:08 Trust and Accountability 09:05 Protect the Bottom Rung Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe

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