AI to Disproportionately Hit Junior Roles: Offline Skills Become the Moat
cto_junior · x · 2026-08-03
As you progress in your career, the offline parts of your job become more important than the online ones. This trend suggests that AI will disproportionately affect junior workers who prefer to stay behind a screen.
During the current transition, putting yourself out there and developing real-world communication skills will become an essential moat for professionals.
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