Companies hire workers not out of desire, but because they can’t handle all the tasks themselves. If founders could do everything alone, the job market would shrink dramatically. This raises a troubling question: Are we misleading young people into believing that jobs will always be available if they work hard? The harsh reality is that no one is obligated to create jobs, and once technology allows owners to eliminate the need for labor, they will. The author points out that the global compensation for knowledge work is staggering—around $40 trillion annually. Investing in AI to automate these roles makes financial sense for business owners. Rather than viewing this shift as a villain-victim scenario, the author proposes a new perspective: capital has always sought ways to reduce reliance on labor. AI is just another step in this ongoing trend, capable of replacing even the most complex tasks. The piece challenges the notion that companies value their employees. Many are hesitant to hire more workers than they need, leading to concerns about the sustainability of a job market that relies on a workforce that may no longer be necessary. The author questions the long-term viability of an economy where fewer people are employed while also pondering how consumer demand will be met if jobs disappear. Ultimately, the article calls for a deeper examination of the implications of these changes on society and the economy.