What Jobs will Disappear by 2035?

Technology is taking over the world. Let's face it. Automation is now becoming your new competition for a job. It is critical when choosing a career or area of study to consider your job outlook, or the anticipation of a field's future. It is also crucial when deciding your area of academic study or training, the availability of jobs and projected growth in your field. Is this field booming? Or will you have difficulty finding a job? Usually this is formed through data of how many people are employed in a certain field and how many are expected to be employed in a time frame. This number is created by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

There will always be people needed, however, these jobs are expected to have much lower rate of need and demand. These fields will have a much smaller number of jobs available as time goes on due to technology.

1. Telemarketers

Voice recognition is now making automated messages tremendously easier to use and implement for companies who need sales representatives. Furthermore, apps and website services allow self-checkout and self-help in many cases.

2. Bank Teller

Think about the way money is transferred today versus ten years ago. PayPal and Venmo make transactions digitally, as easy as the snap of your fingers. ATMs have changed the game. Most phones are equipped with an online wallet or transaction system.

3. Mail Service

Mail service is further being affected by online transactions. Many people are able to get their messages via text, email, or phone call, rather than in a paper letter form. People no longer have to mail in their forms, applications, or payments. Now all those daily tasks can be done within a few minutes on your laptop or smartphone.

4. Librarians

Of course some librarians will always be needed. Paper has not disappeared yet. There is value is having paper documentation, especially because current technology can become inaccessible to future generations. However, much information today can be found on online resources, rather than going to the library to find information. For many school projects, students utilize the internet for their research. The internet has provided humans the power to access thousands of pieces of information from the past hundreds of years in the matter of seconds.

5. Machine Operations

Many machines and work done within factories can be accomplished quicker, efficiently, and cheaper, with the use of technology. The common use of people working factories is declining.

6. Travel Companies/ Agents

Much of the hassle that goes into planning a trip does not require a travel agent anymore. You can easily access different websites such as Trivago or Expedia to plan and book your next trip.

7. Secretaries and Administrative Assistants

The decline of employment in this field is correlated to advances in computer software that is able to complete the same tasks a typical secretary would do. Some examples are documentation, calling costumers, scheduling appointments, or organizing tasks digitally.

8. Manufacturing Sector/Trade Careers -Tapers, Finishers, Polishing, Locomotive Firers

Typical hand-made work is being replaced by more efficient tools, and automation. The same goes for machine operation and trade jobs like locomotive firers.

9. Computer & Switchboard Operators

If you have been on a phone call where artificial intelligence has told you to press a number to get to a menu, you have witnessed the lack of switchboard operators. This is similar to computer operators- who are commonly replaced by software that fixes errors, or monitors systems, without a human being involved.

10. Drivers- Taxis, Trucks, Buses

The age of self-driving cars is on its way to becoming a normality. Also- many traditional transportation services are being replaced by companies like Uber and Lyft.

11. Referee

Computers are coming to a point where they can monitor games and athletic events at a fast and accurate pace.

12. Printing Industry

This is an interesting topic because people still read Magazines/ Newspapers, but in a different form. Many people looking to read an article will access it online or pay a monthly subscription for access. The days of newspaper delivery services and picking up your newspaper are fading.

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