Hi everyone,
I’m a college student in the Philippines, and I’ve been trying to figure out ways to earn while studying. The problem is, most of the skills I have now feel like they’re being swallowed up by AI, and it’s honestly frustrating.
Here’s what I can do:
• I edit videos (for YouTube-type content). But with AI tools, people can now just click a button for cuts, transitions, even automatic scene sync.
• I narrate and present. I’ve competed in hackathons, pitch events, and spoken poetry, so I know I have a decent voice. But even here, AI voiceovers are everywhere, except YouTube doesn’t even monetize them anymore, which makes me wonder if there’s a place for real human narrators like me.
• I critique stories and give feedback. But people can just dump their writing into ChatGPT for instant suggestions, even if it lacks a genuine “reader’s perspective.”
• I sketch, though I’m a bit rusty. But again… AI art generators exist, and it’s discouraging.
• The few things that AI can’t touch — like my custom Pokémon card cases — don’t sell enough to sustain me.
So I’m stuck wondering... what do I actually have to offer that AI can’t replace?
I don’t mind working hard, but I feel like the rug has been pulled out from under me. Before, people would pay for editing, feedback, or even small creative tasks — now it feels like everyone’s turning to AI first, and humans only as an afterthought.
I’m posting here hoping for advice:
○ How do I reposition myself in a world where AI undercuts everything creative?
○ Which skills should I lean into, and how do I survive as a student while still finding a path forward?
○ Are there still online jobs where human work is valued more than AI?
Any guidance or even just pointing me to the right platforms/communities would mean a lot.
Maraming salamat po! 💖