Is AI coming for your job while you’re thinking about quitting?
Published on October 2, 2025 · Duration 00:58:10
Ever feel like you’re dragging yourself to work, questioning everything, while simultaneously hearing whispers of AI taking over? You’re not alone! This week, the dynamic duo from Bootstrapped for Cash, Giorgio Azzinnaro and Iván Peña, grabbed their brand-new mics and hit the scenic streets of Como, Italy, and bustling Madrid, Spain, to tackle a question on everyone’s mind: Why are we all losing our work mojo post-COVID, and is AI about to sweep in and finish the job?
Forget boring studio chats! This episode is a raw, unscripted adventure into the minds of everyday people (and a few industry insiders) grappling with the future of work. From casual pizza-fueled discussions by Lake Como to wedding-prep chats in Madrid, Giorgio and Iván gather hilarious, insightful, and sometimes conflicting takes on the great resignation and the AI revolution.
The Post-Pandemic Productivity Puzzle:
Since COVID-19 shook up the world, a strange trend has emerged: people are feeling less motivated at work, and productivity is dipping across developed countries. Could it be a “hard reset” as guest Angelo suggests, where we realized life’s too short for the 110% grind and started prioritizing hobbies and free time? Or, as Elizabeth wonders, is it a chance for self-discovery, to figure out what we really want to do?
Enter AI: Friend or Foe?
Just as we’re all pondering our life choices, AI strides onto the scene, threatening to reshape jobs faster than we can say “neural network.” But is it really the job-stealing monster we’re told it is, or is it a powerful new tool waiting to be embraced?
You’ll hear a smorgasbord of opinions:
- Giorgio is initially skeptical, believing AI won’t take over all jobs anytime soon, but acknowledges significant change is coming.
- Angelo delves deeper, seeing the pandemic as a “hard reset” that made people re-evaluate their priorities, wanting to slow down. He fears that this desire clashes with employer expectations, which are now amplified by AI, creating a huge collision in the workplace. He suggests AI should be used to scale knowledge, not just replace human effort.
- Elizabeth sees this as an opportunity for self-discovery and perhaps even turning hobbies into income, viewing AI as a supportive tool rather than a threat.
- Isabel, a career counselor in training, links the current work dissatisfaction to normal life stages, accelerated by the uncertainties of AI and global conflicts. She emphasizes the need for adaptability and skill development.
- Mauro points to the immense pressure on workers post-COVID to recover economies, with AI now adding even more pressure from managers who might not fully understand its implications. He raises a critical question: Can humanity truly cope with this accelerating speed of change? He also touches on the potential for employees to bypass traditional middle management layers that might be hindering progress in AI adoption.
- David argues that the pandemic triggered a realization that life is about more than just work, pushing people to value well-being and free time. He views AI as another technology trend that, if embraced, can improve productivity by about 20% for those willing to adapt.
- Jose (the first one!) sees AI as potentially very positive long-term, especially for younger generations who are naturally adapting to tools like ChatGPT. He believes doing what you love, supported by AI, can lead to a profitable life.
- And then there’s the anonymous friend who’s already deep into “vibe coding” – using AI to significantly boost programming efficiency, create tests, and even generate configuration files. He admits his company is laying off people due to this increased efficiency, but also highlights the mental challenge of multitasking and supervising multiple AI agents. He stresses the need for human supervision and understanding of the product, but believes AI accelerates everything in software development.
The Great Collision: Slow Down vs. Speed Up!
The episode masterfully highlights the growing tension: employees yearning for more work-life balance and a slower pace, clashing with employers (often driven by management who may not fully grasp AI) expecting unprecedented speed and output thanks to AI.
So, is AI really coming for your job? Or is it simply creating a new landscape where adaptability, continuous learning, and perhaps a new definition of “work” are paramount?
Tune in to this lively and thought-provoking episode of Bootstrapped for Cash to hear the raw voices, the laughs, and maybe even find a glimpse of where you’re headed in this brave new world!
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