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8 jobs that could vanish in the next couple of decades

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The rise of the machines is leading towards a future where everything is automated and human labour is rendered unnecessary.

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Technology and automation are increasingly performing tasks previously carried out by humans. (Freepik pic)

Research by Oxford University shows that 47% of the jobs today could disappear in the next 10 years, with some of them being completely automated or at least upgraded to a point where only a fraction of the workforce is needed.

If you’re currently working in any of the following industries, it might be a good idea to consider your long-term plans. Here are eight occupations that could disappear within the next 10 years, give or take another decade.

1. Drivers and delivery persons

If your job involves driving some form of machinery or automobile, you might soon be out of work. Taxi, bus, lorry or rideshare drivers are all on the verge of full automation.

The future seems to involve a shift to self-driving cars, where getting into a vehicle means pushing a button to get where you want. Meanwhile, companies like Amazon are already delivering parcels using drones – and locally, Pharmaniaga is using them to deliver healthcare services – proving more and more that delivery riders will eventually be phased out.

2. Farmers

Agriculture might still be labour-intensive in underdeveloped parts of the world, but in many regions farming tasks have already been automated, with specially trained individuals operating heavy machinery through wireless connections.

Drones or satellite imagery allow for surveys of the land, while harvesting and planting can be carried out through advanced technology. Case in point: Malaysia’s own Farmville.

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A robot called Roboeats cooks food within 5 minutes in a cafe in Latvia. (Facebook pic)

3. Chefs and servers

Robots these days are capable of doing anything, from cooking meals to serving them to customers. Diners are able to view menus through apps and place their orders via devices, eliminating the need for a human to come up to your table.

4. Printers and publishers

The internet boom means print media and publishing are in decline, with many newspapers introducing a paywall to access written material for subscribers.

More and more people are getting their news and reading material online; and while physical books might remain popular in the future, there has been wider acceptance of audio and e-books.

5. Cashiers

The era of self-checkout stations is already here, and while they usually have a human staff member overseeing them in case they get buggy, it won’t be long before the machines take over completely.

6. Travel agents

When was the last time you went to a travel agency? Granted, there has been a pandemic, but nevertheless the flight-ticket industry seems almost entirely dependent on online activity, while the likes of Airbnb are disrupting hotel bookings.

There’s no need for a third party to make reservations when you can get Google Assistant or Siri to do it for you.

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Applications and e-wallets are eliminating the need for cashiers and bank tellers.

7. Bank tellers

Mobile applications are used today to check bank balances, make payments, request for loans, pay salaries, and so on. E-wallets and debit cards are also eliminating the need for physical cash, and if you need to withdraw money, simply visit the ATM.

Many banks allow users to open new accounts online without stepping foot in a brick-and-mortar building.

8. Manufacturing workers

In the past, it would require multiple people to work in tandem to put an end product together. Today, software, robots and machinery do all the work.

This quote sums it up: “The future factory will have only one human and one dog. The human will be there to feed the dog, and the dog will be there to keep the human from touching the machines.”

This article first appeared in jobstore.com.

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