💵 The six-figure AI jobs everyone’s talking about

Hey hey, it’s a money Monday, {{first_name | friend}}. Here’s a story to get you fired up to crush your to-do list today. One of the most iconic tech companies of all time started with no money, no fancy offices and sold breakfast cereal to pay the bills. 

🥣 Plus, this company was rejected by investors over 20 times before becoming a global tech giant. Was it: A) Netflix, B) Adobe, C) PayPal or D) Airbnb? Take your pick, and remember, success doesn’t always show up in a hoodie with VC funding. The answer’s at the end.

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I know that many of you are afraid that AI is going to take your job. And you might be right.

The 2025 Global State of AI at Work report confirmed what we’re all sensing. AI isn’t the future. It is now. But before you panic, let me offer a new way to look at this. 

Nearly three out of five companies say they’re hiring for AI-related roles this year. And most of these jobs don’t require a computer science degree or even coding skills.

So, what are they looking for? Real people with real-world experience. They want folks who can think critically, solve problems and communicate clearly.

“If people have shown that they can go deep and do one thing really well, then they’ve probably gained experience in the art of learning something and taking it to an excellent level, which is generally pretty applicable to other things,” Zuckerberg told Bloomberg last year. That might sound a lot like … you.

Here are some of the highest-paying, fastest-growing AI roles right now.

💵 $175K to $250K+

These are the “AI whisperers.” Their job is to write the right prompts, so AI chatbots give useful, accurate and smart responses. You don’t need to know how to code, but you do need to be a great communicator, logical thinker and problem-solver. Bonus: English majors, writers and marketers often pivot into this role.

💵 $90K to $150K

Ever wonder how chatbots learn to sound polite or helpful? That’s the trainer’s job. They score AI responses, tweak tone and accuracy, and help refine what the AI “knows.” This is a great role for detail-oriented folks, even part-timers and remote workers.

💵 $150K to $210K

If you’re the technical type who likes to code, solve complex problems and build the actual brains behind AI, this is where you belong. These jobs are in super high demand, and the pay is great.

💵 $140K to $200K

Not technical? Not a problem. AI PMs are the bridge between engineers and business teams. They guide strategy, make sure projects stay on time and budget, and turn AI ideas into real-world results. You’ll need communication skills, curiosity and business smarts.

💵 $125K to $185K

This is perfect for freelancers or small-business owners. Companies are desperate to figure out how to use AI, and they’ll pay you to show them. You might help build automations, train teams or set up tools like ChatGPT, Jasper or Midjourney.

If you’re nervous about pivoting or don’t know where to start, I’m here to help. Whether you want to become a prompt engineer, a consultant or understand how to use AI to boost your current work, I’ve got your back.

Let’s chat. Click here to schedule time with me. We’ll map out your path together. You’ve got this, and the future is wide open.

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📸 Caught by her own camera roll: OK, this one’s wild. A Maryland woman allegedly used AI‑generated photos to fake a home invasion, then called 911. When officers showed up (eight cruisers strong), she was chilling inside her own house with a phone on a tripod. That “prank” has her facing serious charges. Dummy.

Swipe right on surveillance: Apparently, anyone can upload your face in a special app and find your Tinder dating profile, past locations included. 404 Media confirmed the viral TikToks are real (and paid). These apps are sold as “relationship tools,” but feel more like CSI: Breakup Edition.

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🏎️ Apple enters the pit lane: Apple just dropped $750 million for exclusive U.S. rights to stream Formula 1. For the next five years, every race, practice and crash will be on Apple TV. They’re borrowing commentary from F1 TV or Sky Sports, at least for now. If you’re a zoom-zoom fan, better find your Apple ID fast. Speaking of… What is the best liquor for watching Formula 1? Rrrrruuummmmm! 

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The answer: D) Airbnb. Before it became a global travel giant, Airbnb was just two guys renting out air mattresses on their apartment floor. VCs laughed them out of the room. One called the idea “uninvestable.” So they got scrappy. They designed cereal boxes (yes, really) to raise money, called them Obama O’s and Cap’n McCain’s, and sold enough to keep the lights on. Now Airbnb is worth over $100 billion.

Monday takeaway? Don’t let a few No’s stop your big idea. Even air mattresses can build empires.

🏨 You know, my friend used to run a hotel, but now he runs an Airbnb. I asked him if this change in job gave him any new challenges. He said, “No, it’s entirely inn keeping.” (I saw that smile!)

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🧩 Wow, the world fits better with you in it. — Kim

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