Founders are using tech to solve problems - so-called work-ethic issues - created by business owners who refuse to actively listen, offer better workplace benefits, or treat employees fairly.
In many non-tech industries—especially mom-and-pop stores—labor is seen as replaceable, leading to inadequate wages, poor training, and hostile work environments.
While this isn’t universal, it is common.
This is why self-employment through platforms like Ola, Uber, or Swiggy is appealing—independence outweighs poor workplace conditions.
Using AI to sweep these issues under the rug feels like a step backward.
A more fundamental issue is the frustration people experience when unable to secure employment that aligns with their educational qualifications. As long as individuals continue working in positions they haven't freely chosen, this dissatisfaction will persist.
This sounds right. While we don't know if AI will eventually replace middle managers, I do see corporate leaders actively testing this hypothesis, especially for non-tech roles. Those of us in senior-mid management in (thinking vs executing roles) are now being actively encouraged to execute with AI. While everyone is going to have varied degrees of success, I certainly believe that folks in the junior track will have to think long and hard about their roles and what would make them indispensable in their teams.
True. I believe the impact of AI would be sudden and not gradual unlike previous technology advancement. The right time to rethink career for young folks is now!
Good article, Dharmesh.
Founders are using tech to solve problems - so-called work-ethic issues - created by business owners who refuse to actively listen, offer better workplace benefits, or treat employees fairly.
In many non-tech industries—especially mom-and-pop stores—labor is seen as replaceable, leading to inadequate wages, poor training, and hostile work environments.
While this isn’t universal, it is common.
This is why self-employment through platforms like Ola, Uber, or Swiggy is appealing—independence outweighs poor workplace conditions.
Using AI to sweep these issues under the rug feels like a step backward.
A more fundamental issue is the frustration people experience when unable to secure employment that aligns with their educational qualifications. As long as individuals continue working in positions they haven't freely chosen, this dissatisfaction will persist.
This sounds right. While we don't know if AI will eventually replace middle managers, I do see corporate leaders actively testing this hypothesis, especially for non-tech roles. Those of us in senior-mid management in (thinking vs executing roles) are now being actively encouraged to execute with AI. While everyone is going to have varied degrees of success, I certainly believe that folks in the junior track will have to think long and hard about their roles and what would make them indispensable in their teams.
True. I believe the impact of AI would be sudden and not gradual unlike previous technology advancement. The right time to rethink career for young folks is now!