I’ve been working as an auto damage appraiser for over 5 years, and lately, I’m starting to feel like the career has limited growth potential. While I’ve had experience on both the body shop and insurance sides, as well as part-time independent work. The salary just doesn’t seem to keep up with the high cost of living, and I’m looking for ways to grow in my career or explore new opportunities. I’m open to any recommendations or advice on career paths or even ways to pivot my skills , Thank you

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If I were you, I’d look at appraiser jobs in other fields that possibly pay more because I don’t think Auto pays the most. That would probably be the easiest thing to do.

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This industry outlook is gonna get worse and worse. As both the shop side and insurance side push AI. There’s less and less experience people in the insurance side. So a lot of your body shop experience gets negated by less experience insurance appraisers. Unless you like arguing to people who have no idea what you’re talking about or assume you’re being fraudulent. You’re best working in more complex claims that AI usage is going to be negated. And the potential for virtual claims is also limited to being on site. So anything in property or specialty is safe for now. But also comes with its own set of hazards like asbestos and environmental hazards.

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