Key Takeaways:

• Atlanta, GA is the #1 US city most concerned about AI job anxiety and in blue-collar jobs.

• Nearly half (48%) of white-collar workers say trade jobs are an appealing escape from burnout.

• 43% of white-collar professionals fear AI will replace their job within the next decade.

• 1 in 8 have already switched or are planning a move into the trades.

• 2 in 5 blue-collar workers are considering white-collar jobs for better pay and benefits.

Will AI take your job? If you've asked Google that question, you're not alone — thousands of Americans have done it. Across the United States, growing anxiety about automation, burnout, and economic pressure are reshaping how Americans think about work.

Some white-collar workers are eyeing the trades as a more stable, hands-on alternative to corporate life. At the same time, many blue-collar workers are setting their sights on office jobs that offer better pay and flexibility. Using survey responses from 1,000 employees and search trends from all 50 states, this report explores how fear, fatigue, and future uncertainty are fueling a surprising career swap.

For the full study: trdsf.com