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I swapped my desk job that's at risk from AI for becoming one of the brickies earning £90,000 a year
An individual transitioned from a desk job at risk of AI automation to a career as a bricklayer, earning £90,000 annually. The shift highlights a move toward roles less susceptible to technological disruption.
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