Yaiza Canosa, in an interview in Attitude Constant, compared plumbers to computer programmers, saying: “I know more plaster coming out of Land Rovers than IT developers.”.
gray haired A little recognition question The jobs he gets are compared to tech companies and startups, when he makes these comparisons about people he knows.
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He maintains the focus on startups Manual labor is undervalued And that, in social networks, workshops and facilities do not have the visibility of professionals, although in this sector “You Can Grow Up” and setting up companies.
Canosa, by focusing conversations on everyday activities with artificial intelligence, maintains this Its use in the process will help optimize the resultsBut there are some tasks that cannot be automated. His statement about these professions suggests that AI will not put them out of work, although that view does not demonstrate complete immunity from that risk. Canosa indicates that it may be worth starting a workshop business instead of developing software.
The lack of professionals is also seen in the data
In Spain, according to the 2026 SEPE report, there is continued difficulty in finding plumbers and electricians to fill vacancies. State Public Employment Service lack of candidates, technical skills and professional experience related to difficulty in filling vacancies.
The difficulty employers face in recruiting points to some opportunities for those who possess the necessary qualifications.
What’s behind the promise of learning a trade in three months?
A publication by Expertia Formaciones on the TikTok platform states that a person can train in certain trades within three months without prior education.
Electrical and plumbing have been cited as university options, according to the centre, with better pay prospects than some university positions.
TodoFP provides information to determine training that leads to an official title. Manufacturing and assembly, with total 2,000 hours of studyAppears as a basic degree, whose professional scope includes plumbing.
What should be clear is that short programs do not mean that they can be considered equivalent to this official degree.
Fewer candidates for each plumber offer
InfoJobs’ technical trade analysis, data published on April 29, 2026, shows 19 candidates for 19 vacancies for the plumber profession, based on 2025 data, compared to 56 on the platform overall. This data shows that There is less competition for plumber jobs than the general averageBut they do not guarantee that vacancies will be available for a candidate or that those who apply will meet the requirements of the post.
According to the InfoJobs and Esade 2025 report, which categorizes by salary level, Computing and telecommunications take second place With a recommended average annual gross salary of 35,031 euros. For its part, the average salary offered across all vacancies on the platform is 27,336 euros. Salary differentials stated are subject to published offers and describe averages, not a specific salary for each position.
When comparing the gross income of a plumber to the compensation of an IT worker, the difference between the net monthly salary and an invoice must be taken into account.
The total amount of income that a company or professional earns from a job Other costs of materials and activities may include allocated amountswhich must be deducted to calculate your net income. When looking for a salaried job, it is important to ask yourself whether the remuneration is disclosed gross or net and whether several payments are made each year.
What can AI change in these jobs?
The International Labor Organization (ILO) noted in its 2025 AI Exposure report that One in four workers in the world is in open occupationsAt least in part, to create artificial intelligence.
The ILO believes that AI has the potential to transform jobs Complete replacement of personnelSince most professions hold tasks that require human intervention. Exposure to AI doesn’t necessarily mean replacement, though it doesn’t rule out job losses either.
A study by ILO economists explains, Isaure Delaporte and Veronica EscuderoIn a publication dated September 29, 2026, examines the importance of skills present in local employment demand in the face of digital technology.
Its findings, which cover more than a thousand geographic regions in sixty-nine countries, answer questions about the relationship between skills and new technologies. The study analyzed forty emerging technologies, a field that extends beyond artificial intelligence.
The two economists believe that, while the increasing availability of digital technology could transform many professions, There are no specific skills that are universal. and protect all employees against change.
Skills associated with improved employment outcomes include digital literacy, such as basic computer skills, and skills such as project and people management. Advice for a digital worker who wants to make a career change in business involves the need to acquire relevant skills for the role and sector. Choosing a profession does not replace the study of its technical aspects.
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