economy
Jobs AI Isn't Killing: Electricians, Plumbers, and Carpenters
Building the data centers needed to support the AI boom requires lots of skilled human tradespeople working 10-hour days, seven days a week, and earning healthy overtime wages. Bidding wars have broken out in markets with heavy data center construction, allowing workers to jump ship for bonuses and even higher pay in a modern-day gold rush, with companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft paying to help train new recruits.
TL;DR
- The AI boom requires significant data center construction.
- Skilled tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, carpenters) are in high demand.
- Workers are logging 10-hour days, seven days a week, with substantial overtime.
- Bidding wars are occurring in markets with heavy data center construction.
- Companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft are offering bonuses and higher pay.
- Tech companies are also funding training for new recruits.