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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 nextUsing 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 Paradox00:22 Homework Without Struggle01:05 ATM Story Misleads01:55 AI Levels Skills02:39 Entry Jobs Vanish03:48 Apprenticeship Gets Cut04:36 Where Seniors Come From05:34 Why AI Pilots Fail06:54 Redesign Workflows08:08 Trust and Accountability09:05 Protect the Bottom Rung Get full access to Will That Work? at www.adriantan.com.sg/subscribe

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