Takeover Tracker
26%medium risk
Residential Advisors
vs

72 shared · 13 different

core competencies

23%low risk
Recreation Workers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricResidential AdvisorsRecreation Workers
Risk Score26.2%22.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile23th13th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$39,180$35,380
Employment83K310K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Assisting and Caring for Others
Public Safety and Security
Sociology and Anthropology
Education and Training
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing General Physical Activities
Processing Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Psychology
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Residential Advisors

35%

total discount

Recreation Workers

34%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Residential Advisors

4 of 15 at risk
85%Oversee departmental budget.
69%Provide requested information on students' progress and the development of case plans.
53%Develop and coordinate educational programs for residents.
50%Develop program plans for individuals or assist in plan development.
45%Make regular rounds to ensure that residents and areas are safe and secure.

Recreation Workers

4 of 15 at risk
86%Complete and maintain time and attendance forms and inventory lists.
86%Schedule maintenance and use of facilities.
84%Document individuals' progress toward meeting their treatment goals.
51%Assess the needs and interests of individuals and groups and plan activities accordingly, given the available equipment or facilities.
49%Evaluate recreation areas, facilities, and services to determine if they are producing desired results.

Wage Comparison

Recreation Workers earns -$3,800(-10%) vs Residential Advisors
Residential AdvisorsRecreation Workers
10th
$28,490$25,640
25th
$33,890$30,460
Median
$39,180$35,380
75th
$47,590$41,120
90th
$58,350$49,460

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Residential Advisors2028–2035
Recreation Workers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Recreation Workers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Residential Advisors.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Residential Advisors

$28,923

from $39,180

Recreation Workers

$27,335

from $35,380

After adjusting for AI risk, Residential Advisors offers $1,588 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Residential

0

Unique to Recreation

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
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