BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Mindy Jensen advocates for careers in the trades, such as plumbing, electrical work, and HVAC, as excellent options for those who do not wish to pursue college. She notes that these physical, in-person jobs are AI-proof and offer significant income potential and opportunities for entrepreneurship.
“One of the things that I really like for people who do not want to be in college is the trades. Your plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians.”
“The world needs more trades. And this is an AI proof job? I think that's something that you should be considering. Especially if you're younger and listening to this episode and thinking, hmm, what am I going to do with my life? Look for something that's AI proof.”
“Physical, in-person jobs are going to be far more AI proof than anything you can do typing on a computer.”