TRADE WORK? Tulsa tradesman shares the realities of the career
Feb 16, 2026
People in Tulsa and across the country are facing the prospect of job loss.Dozens of people are set to lose their jobs, upon the upcoming closure of the Macys distribution center in Owasso. Not to mention, the rise of artificial
intelligence is fueling concerns for job loss.WATCH: TRADE WORK? Tulsa tradesman shares the realities of the career TRADE WORK? Tulsa tradesman shares the realities of the careerMACY'S DIST. CLOSING >>> The center is set to close in MarchFor people losing their jobs, a career in the trades could be a viable option.Jaden Dicus took some time out of his workday to talk about just that his work. Dicus is an HVAC installer for Quality Heating Cooling Plumbing and Electric.It used to really be everyones plan B. You know, theres so many stories of people saying if you dont do good in school, youre gonna wind up a plumber. But the truth is, the plumbers doing really well, Cassie Pound, VP at Quality said.A study by Goldman Sachs, says office admin and call center jobs, along with computer-heavy work and consulting could face the biggest drops to AI. Though, AIs impact is two-fold, especially in relation to the trades.With all the data centers that are coming out, and everything thats happening with AI . there are just not enough electricians out there. That would be a huge opportunity, Pound said.Dicus has no plans of leaving his job. It is too rewarding for him.Theres not a single day where I dont learn something here, and theres not a time that I would ever wanna give up, Dicus said.Its something to consider, Dicus says. A lost job could turn into a beloved career.Theres gonna be days where its stressful, theres gonna be days when its hard, theres gonna be days where its great and everything goes smooth, Dicus said.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube
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