Which jobs are future-proofed?

About this episode

With AI disrupting the workplace, is your job going to exist in ten years? The Bureau of Labor Statistics has just the handbook for that.  Today on the show, we flip through the Occupational Outlook Handbook and answer your questions about the future of work. This episode originally aired on May 8th, 2026 Fact checking by Sierra Juarez. Your Next Listen  — How AI is shrinking the job market for teens Connect with The Indicator  — Sign up for The Indicator’s weekly newsletter!  — Buy the Planet Money book — Find our socials, YouTube and more!  — For sponsor-free episodes, subscribe to NPR+  Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy