Need honest advice on the best career path in AI automation — looking for guidance and work opportunities
I’m being very direct here because I’m genuinely looking for honest advice and practical guidance.
I’m currently in a situation where I need to find work as soon as possible, but I also don’t want to take a random path that takes me away from the career I actually want.
My background is in AI automation and workflow building. I’ve worked on automation projects using n8n, including a blog automation system for a freelance client and a lead generation automation pipeline in my current company. I understand how to build workflows, connect tools, automate processes, and solve business problems through automation.
At the same time, I want to be honest about where I stand: I do not come from a strong coding background. I have basic Python knowledge, but I don’t know coding in depth, and I’ve never really enjoyed coding as a main career path. My interest is more in AI automation, workflow systems, business process automation, and using tools to create real business value.
That creates a dilemma for me.
I’m trying to figure out the smartest path from here:
- Should I continue focusing on AI automation roles and keep building my stack?
- Should I join an agency or small team to get more real-world exposure?
- Should I spend serious time learning coding deeply even though I’m not naturally drawn to it?
- Or should I choose a role that keeps me close to automation, business systems, and revenue impact, even if it’s not the exact “AI automation engineer” title?
What I’m really looking for is:
- Honest mentorship from people who understand this field.
- Advice on what kind of job would actually be best for my long-term growth.
- Guidance on whether I should prioritize learning more coding, or focus more on business-facing automation roles.
- Any work opportunities, freelance projects, or referrals where my current automation skills could be useful.