Anxiety Quote by Neera Tanden
“We don't have great answers to what jobs will look like in 10, 20, 30 years. And I think it's right for people to have some anxiety in a world where driverless cars are going to take over. Like, how are you going - it's gotten really, how are you going to have a job in 10 years, and how are your kids going to have a job in 10 years, if you haven't gone to college or had a lot of hand-ups in the system, basically.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Forum on Future of Work, 2023
The speaker acknowledges uncertainty about future jobs and validates anxiety, especially as automation rises, urging proactive preparation.
In simple terms: Future jobs are uncertain; anxiety is natural; prepare now.
Invest in adaptable skills and lifelong learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- education policy
- personal finance
- family counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What skills can you future‑proof?
- How will you support others facing job insecurity?
It may underestimate rapid technological adaptation and new job creation.