11 more machines that want your job
As technology and robotics speed ahead, it sometimes seems there's no human worker who can't be replaced. Consider these alternatives to butchers, music execs, traffic reporters and more.
I can see robots taking over some jobs that may be too dangerous or very, very redundant but wait staff at a restaurant (touch screen on your table)? come on. most of the time I like interacting with PEOPLE at a restaurant and they can make good recommendations about the menu. The same thing at McDonalds. Geez, how many people started out at McDonalds or some other fast food place during high school? if robots take over the ordering, where will high schoolers get part time jobs? Not every one can be the cook or mow a lawn. I love technology but at what COST???
after reading this I won't even think about buying a roomba. I'll just turn on the radio, fire up the vac and clean my own house with my own hands. And that goes for my car, my boat, my meals, my lawn and my life.
Small companies would be hard pressed to afford robots. I would not want a robot in food service for example. One way to be prepared for this is to study two or more career paths and possibly jobs concerning how to fix and repair robots!
there are plenty of jobs everywhere. you just have to tell the man/woman doing the interview that you are a republican. seriously!
I own a diesel mechanic biz, and if a potential employee came across as a liberal it would be a definate "I'll call you in a weak after i do a few more interviews" lol.
btw .. obamacare is the worst thing that has ever happened to business owners. One of my customers told me today that he now is paying $2500 a month on one employee's healthcare and will have to until the man's daughter turns 26, and he is a small business owner with only 9 employees.
If obama wins again. I GUARANTEE MASSIVE LAYOFFS NATIONWIDE!!!!
small businesses only hope is R/R2012
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