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Fox News
5 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
Mike Rowe reveals which American jobs will remain untouched by the coming AI revolution
Mike Rowe is sounding the alarm about the future of white and blue-collar jobs, and is urging young Americans to rethink their career choices due to threats from artificial intelligence. The former star of the shows "How America Works" and "Dirty Jobs" sat down with Fox News Radio host Brian Kilmeade to discuss the outlook for the U.S. job market amid recent developments from President Donald Trump's administration to invest in domestic energy and artificial intelligence. Trump visited Pittsburgh on July 15 to announce a $90 billion investment in data centers and other energy projects in Pennsylvania. Rowe was also present at the event, dubbed the Energy and Investment Summit, at Carnegie Mellon University. He praised the efforts by the federal government and Pennsylvania leaders as "enormous." "The headlines have caught up to us in a way that is absolutely undeniable," Rowe said during the interview. "This is an enormous play by Pennsylvania and [the two senators] [David] McCormick and [John] Fetterman, both of whom came together in a nonpartisan way to get behind this push." "I got invited simply to remind the crowd that creating jobs is very different from creating enthusiasm for those jobs." The founder of MikeroweWORKS warned that artificial intelligence is not necessarily coming for jobs like coal miners and trade jobs, but instead coders and the technology industry may be at a high risk. "We have, for the last 30 years, been elevating our white-collar portion of the workforce at the expense of the blue-collar portion," Rowe said. "We have been sort of intimating that the robots and the technology that is certainly on the horizon, if not already here, are coming for the blue-collar jobs. It's turning out to be something quite the opposite- it's the white-collar positions." Rowe added that writing and creative-focused jobs have unstable outlooks due to automation. "These are looking very wobbly right now," he said. "The AI is going to come for those [jobs]." However, Rowe cited the opportunity that the threat of white-collar positions brings to blue-collar ones. He expressed confidence that this resulting sea of change in the U.S. job market could bring about a "golden age" in trade positions. "Short term, we are entering the golden age of plumbing, steam fitting, pipe fitting, welding, HVAC," Rowe explained. "Those jobs are not going to be impacted by AI, and those are the jobs that are being created in Pennsylvania right now. And those are the opportunities that parents and guidance counselors ought to be zeroing in on." Rowe touted his foundation's Work Ethic Scholarship program, which has seen an increase in applications over the last year, showcasing the national interest in young Americans for skilled trade jobs. "My foundation is modest." he said. "We've given away about $13 million in these Work Ethic scholarships and this year we have 10 times the applicants that we did a year before." Despite the apparent enthusiasm from adolescents for blue-collar jobs, Rowe emphasized the need to fill the hundreds of thousands of open positions, and continuing efforts to advertise those positions are imperative to steadying U.S. manufacturing efforts. "We don't have an opportunity problem," he explained. "And while we might have a skills gap, we also have a will gap. And if we don't, if we don't hit that thing head on, we're going to just keep pushing the boulder up the hill, I'm afraid."
Entrepreneur
07-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Cracking the Ceiling
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur United Kingdom, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. For decades, gender parity in the workplace has been the subject of discussion, debate, and data. But despite years of targeted initiatives, executive pledges, and shifting public discourse, women remain underrepresented in senior roles across most industries - particularly in science and technology. One executive who has seen both the limitations and the potential of change from inside the C-suite is Tara McGeehan, President of CGI UK and Australia, a London based global IT and business consulting services firm. "Throughout my career, I have learnt that as women, we often subconsciously put limitations on ourselves for a variety of reasons," she says. "I have also learnt that sometimes limitations are put upon us outside of our comprehension or ability to control." These barriers - both internal and systemic - remain a defining feature of the female professional experience. Yet McGeehan argues that meaningful progress begins with the choices made at the very outset of a woman's career, specifically, where and with whom she chooses to work. "For women looking to start a career, it is important to work for a company that emulates and reflects your values," she advises. "Does it already employ role models you can look up to and learn from? Will it inspire you? Can you see yourself thriving and developing in your career there?" McGeehan advocates for a level of scrutiny on employers that is often reserved for applicants. In an increasingly talent-led labour market, she believes candidates should feel empowered to ask hard questions. "Ask yourself these questions or better still, ask them at the interview stage and see if it's the right fit for you. You want to work in a comfortable, supportive, and inclusive environment that supports you in your growth and success." The ability to thrive in such an environment, she notes, is also tied to confidence and communication. Speaking up, particularly early in one's career, can be a challenge. But for McGeehan, it is essential. "Once you have secured your first role, I'd encourage you to share your thoughts and ideas. Diverse talent creates diverse ideas. This, in turn, pushes boundaries and innovation." Innovation, she suggests, is not the product of a singular vision, but of collective input from across levels and backgrounds. "It's important to have strong female voices across the whole business, be it those in leadership positions or those in their first professional role." Despite improvements in representation, McGeehan remains clear-eyed about the distance still to go. "There's still a long way to go in tackling the glass ceiling, and so none of us, regardless of our role, can afford to let up in our efforts to make our industry as diverse, equitable, and inclusive as it absolutely must be." That sense of shared responsibility - at all levels - is a consistent theme in her commentary. While individual advancement is important, collective advocacy remains central to progress. So too does ambition, often viewed with discomfort or suspicion when expressed by women in the workplace. McGeehan is unequivocal: such ambition is not only acceptable, it is necessary. "My final piece of advice is that it's okay to aspire to a successful career as a woman," she says. "If you have the ambition and the drive, and are working with a company that embraces this, there's no reason why you shouldn't achieve it." Her words suggest a quiet but resolute optimism: that change is possible, but not inevitable. It must be built - consciously, collaboratively, and continuously.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Which career in Europe will reward you with the highest salary?
Salaries vary widely across sectors and professions in Europe. While a number of jobs are disappearing, new ones are also emerging. Some roles, like those in healthcare, continue to be essential. So, which sectors offer the highest pay in Europe? And what are the top-earning jobs? Exploring these questions can help when choosing a career — though salary may not be the main driver for everyone. Euronews Business analyses the highest-paying roles in Europe, using data shared by the global hiring platform Indeed with our journalists. The analysis covers four countries (the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands) and the salary data reflects annual earnings from May 2024 to April 2025. The occupation 'physicians and surgeons' is excluded from the main dataset, prompting a separate analysis. Medical consultants, radiologists, medical directors, orthodontists, and dentists are consistently among the highest-paid roles across all countries. These jobs appear in categories including: medical technician, medical information, nursing, and dental. This is especially true in the UK, where nearly half of the top 20 highest-paying jobs fall under these brackets. In France, three of the top four highest-paying jobs are also in these categories — particularly dental roles. Titles such as managing director, director of strategy, project director, and director of technology are well compensated across countries. These positions are found in sectors like sales, banking and finance, technology, and general management, indicating that leadership roles tend to carry premium compensation in many industries. Related Where did real wages rise and fall the most in Europe in 2024? Which countries have the highest and lowest pensions in Europe? Roles in software development, information design and documentation, and IT operations — like software engineer, data engineer, and SAP consultant — are well-paid, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands. While entry-level sales roles are less lucrative, senior roles like sales director, head of sales, and enterprise account executive show high earning potential. These roles often come with large pay packages in Germany and the Netherlands, where experienced sales professionals can earn salaries comparable to those seen in tech or management roles. Positions like tax director, labour law attorney (or an employment solicitor), and financial controller are consistently high-paying, particularly in Germany and the UK. These roles fall under legal, accounting, and banking and finance categories and reward deep regulatory or financial expertise. Job skills are constantly evolving, especially with advancements in technology. 'Continuous learning is essential in a fast-evolving market,' Pawel Adrjan, Director of Economic Research at Indeed, told Euronews Business. 'As was the case with all prior cases of technological innovations, professionals who proactively learn new tools, platforms, and methodologies will position themselves more competitively to work most efficiently with the emerging technologies.' In Germany, corporate tax advisors receive the highest annual median salary, at €145,000. The chart also displays mean salaries for comparison. Various sales roles, such as managing director and head of sales, follow closely, with median earnings ranging from €107,500 to €138,243. A labour law attorney earns €105,000, while a lawyer receives €93,334. System applications product (SAP) consultants earn just below the €100,000 threshold, with senior system engineers close behind at €95,000. Other tech roles such as IT security specialist and technical SAP consultant make around €90,000. In the management category, directors also earn approximately €90,000. There is only one medical title listed — dentists — earning a median salary of nearly €86,000. In France, dentists top the list with the highest annual median salary at €95,000, followed by orthodontists earning €78,750. In the tech sector, network architects receive €72,361, while medical technicians in the healthcare field make €70,000. A compliance officer in production and manufacturing earns €67,500. Roles like domain manager and sales agent follow, with salaries of around €65,000 and €64,855 respectively. The digital transformation consultant and mechanical designer earn €62,750 and €62,500. Several positions report identical median salaries of €60,000, including engineering director, real estate salesperson, operations director, senior sales representative, account executive, production director, human resources director, cloud architect (cloud IT professional) and loan broker advisor. Healthcare professions dominate the top end of the UK salary spectrum, with nine of the top 20 highest-paying roles in this sector. In the UK, fashion models top the list with a striking annual median salary of €166,390 (£140,000). They are followed by medical consultants, earning €145,821 (£111,412). Medical directors and radiologists both earn €137,566. Other high earners in the healthcare sector include orthodontists (€130,767), clinical consultants (€125,392), chief nursing officers (€124,793), and clinical directors (€109,442). Associate dentists (€116,785) and periodontists (€113,808) are also among the top earners. In sterling, their annual salaries range from £96,000 to £116,000. Senior leadership and technical roles also feature prominently: project directors earn €122,528, directors of technology €121,821, and microbiologists €121,313. In the Netherlands, roles in management, accounting, and software development are among the best-paid. General directors lead with a median annual salary of €115,000. Other top-paying roles include business controllers (€80,000), team leaders (€78,206), and engineers (€75,208). Finance roles like controllers and financial controllers also perform well, earning between €72,500 and €75,816. Salaries in sales and tech positions tend to cluster between €56,500 and €66,000, with roles such as sales manager, software engineer, data analyst, and account executive all falling within this range. 'Attending a top-ranked university can certainly influence job prospects and salary potential, especially in countries like France or the UK,' Pawel Adrjan said. He noted that graduating from elite educational institutions like grandes écoles and universities with a long history can be perceived as a signal of ability in the labour market. 'However, recent trends we observe on Indeed in both the UK and France show that formal education requirements in job postings are becoming less common, especially in high-skill fields like IT and data science, suggesting a gradual shift toward skills-based hiring,' he added. As jobs continue to evolve, it's completely natural for the highest-paying roles to change too. 'Over the next 5-10 years, we anticipate that green energy, AI/GenAI, cybersecurity, and biotechnology will produce new top-earning job titles,' said Adrjan of Indeed. He explained that roles like AI ethicist, key sustainability roles, GenAI engineers, and climate data analysts are gaining traction and are likely to move into the upper salary echelons as demand for specialised expertise in these areas grows. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
UAE Moments
22-06-2025
- Business
- UAE Moments
Your Daily Career Tarot Card Reading for June 23rd, 2025
23.6.25 The Lovers: If you've been given two equally tempting job offers or contracts and aren't sure which one to take, make time to get some quiet time and reflect on your situation. Even better, sleep on it and notice your first thoughts on it upon waking. Be prepared to discuss your ideas with friends and loved ones, too, and you'll soon have a solid understanding of what's best for you.
Independent Singapore
19-06-2025
- General
- Independent Singapore
‘Why do people in SG still look down on certain jobs?' man asks in viral post
SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man recently went on social media to ask why some jobs are still looked down on, especially those outside the conventional white-collar path. In a post on r/askSingapore, he shared his thoughts and asked if it's common for people, like family members or future in-laws, to see jobs such as 'Grab drivers, van drivers, or delivery riders' as less respectable. He also wondered why there's often an assumption that people in these roles 'lack ambition' or are struggling financially. He explained that in Singapore, many people seem stuck on a fixed idea of success, which usually involves getting a degree, working a 9-to-5 job, and applying for a BTO flat. But he questioned if it's really such a bad thing to want a 'slower-paced' life, or to pick a job based on how it makes you feel instead of trying to fit into society's expectations. He also pointed out that this kind of judgment isn't just limited to drivers. It extends to retail assistants, restaurant workers, and anyone in jobs that don't come with a clear title or career progression. He ended the post by wondering if this way of thinking is just something he's noticed in his own circle, or if it's a more common mindset across Singapore. 'We have had an irreversible brain drain since the 1980s.' In the discussion thread, many Singaporeans chimed in with their own experiences and views. Some agreed that there's still a strong bias towards white-collar jobs, and shared how they or people they knew had faced judgment for working in roles seen as 'less prestigious.' One wrote, 'As a cleaner, I experienced this firsthand, but what I cannot believe is the disrespect displayed to the elderly.' Another commented, 'Personally, I think society does do that to the drivers. I met a parent during a social gathering, and I made a comment about how I'm the Grab driver of the family, but somehow it came off wrong and was interpreted as 'I'm a Grab driver'. The change on the parent's face was so fast and sudden. I can definitely start to see some nostrils, even though I'm not short. 'I just thought to myself, heck it. Don't need to clarify to such snobbish people. Let them think I'm a Grab driver. It's a decent and legit job, no need to be snobbish because they got lucky in the lottery of life. So yeah, society does view drivers as such. It's such a shame, really.' Others felt that the stigma often comes from older generations or more traditional families who equate success with academic qualifications and corporate careers. One shared, 'In Japan, if one encounters a master craftsman for decades, everyone respects him for his expertise. Here in Singapore, if a parent encounters a craftsman with similar experience, they will point him out to the kid and say, 'Don't be like him…' We have had an irreversible brain drain since the 1980s of technical experts, thanks to this dumb thinking.' There were also users who said they actually admire people who don't follow the usual 9-to-5 routine. For them, choosing a different path takes courage, especially in a society that often prizes conformity over individuality. One user explained, 'I admire them. It's another level of grit and determination, considering the monetary benefits don't often line up with the toll it takes on the person.' 'It's unfortunate that the people surrounding you, or anyone for that matter, would be so bankrupt in their soul to have to measure people based on their kind of vocation.' In other news, a local man who visited Lazarus Beach over the weekend said he was 'dismayed' by the state of the area after large groups of migrant workers gathered there to unwind on their day off. Posting on the r/askSingapore subreddit on Monday (June 16), the man shared that he was initially happy to see many foreign domestic workers and labourers enjoying themselves by the sea. However, his sentiments changed when he saw the condition the beach was left in. According to his post, snack wrappers and beer cans were scattered across the sand, with some even floating in the water. He also noted that public sinks were being used as 'makeshift showers,' while toilet floors, which were clean earlier in the day, had become slippery and grimy. Read more: 'Why is this allowed to happen, and why is there no enforcement?' — Singaporean dismayed by the state of Lazarus Beach after migrant workers' day-off gathering Featured image by Depositphotos (for illustration purposes only)
