20: Case Study: Is AI Going to Make My Career Obsolete?

Navigating career decisions in times of technological disruption

"Should I abandon ship before it sinks?" That's essentially what Diego, an experienced headhunter, asked me when he wrote about his fears of AI disrupting the recruitment industry.

"How do I decide if it's time to leave my job in headhunting, given the potential impact of AI on the profession? How do I navigate the uncertainty and evaluate my options?"

This isn't just about headhunting – it's about something many of us face as technology transforms entire industries. How do you make career decisions when the ground beneath your feet is shifting? When should you pivot preemptively, and when should you double down on adapting within your current field?

The mistake most people make is treating this as a prediction problem ("Will AI replace my job?") when it's actually a preparation problem. In this case study, I'll show how to position yourself for multiple possible futures rather than betting everything on a single forecast.