"I don't have the strength to fight against AI": in the face of the ravages of automation, some young people are turning to manual jobs

Apolline Jude, a 24-year-old pastry chef in Puteaux, finds joy in her work, contrasting it with her previous legal career. She prefers hands-on jobs over office work, reflecting a trend among Gen Z who favor manual professions. Despite lower pay compared to law, she values job satisfaction and the absence of AI threats in her culinary role. A recent study shows that many young adults prefer practical careers, highlighting a shift away from traditional office jobs.