Rs 900 in 45 minutes? Viral post says blue-collar jobs are the future
India Today
A post shared on X sparked debate on the future of skilled manual work amid rising AI concerns after the user pointed out the high demand for blue-collar jobs.
As conversations around artificial intelligence replacing jobs grow louder, a viral post on social media has shifted attention to an unexpected corner of the workforce, skilled manual labour.
The discussion began after a user on X shared his personal experience. The user wrote about paying a carpenter Rs 900 for just 45 minutes of work, which involved installing shelves and hanging a few paintings.
Using this as an example, the post argued that blue-collar jobs could hold strong earning potential in the future.
“Blue-collar jobs are the future. Skill-based training for youth should be prioritised over other obsolete degrees. No threat from AI either,” the user wrote, suggesting that hands-on trades may be more resilient in an increasingly automated world.
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Paid the carpenter Rs. 900 for a 45 minute job installing some shelves and hanging a couple of paintings. Blue collar jobs are the future, skill based training for the youth should be prioritised over other obsolete degrees. No threat from AI either.— Bhandari ka Vyang (@GurugramDeals) April 5, 2026
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