Summary
Many white-collar workers are considering switching to skilled trades for better job stability and pay, according to a FlexJobs report. The shift is driven by the impact of artificial intelligence on traditional office jobs and changing career expectations among different generations. Skilled trades are seen as a more stable option in a competitive job market.
Key Facts
- 62% of white-collar workers surveyed would consider moving to skilled trades for better stability and pay.
- 45% of surveyed workers are thinking about changing fields entirely.
- 44% of workers daydream about starting their own business.
- 85% of employees said their career expectations have changed since graduation.
- Among millennials, 62% reported significant changes in career expectations.
- There is a perception that white-collar workers avoid blue-collar jobs due to not wanting "to get their hands dirty."
- Concerns about AI's impact on job security are pushing more workers towards trades.
