Undeniably, a lot is changing – be it from technological advancements to even just a change in consumer tastes or the rise in cheap labour due to economic downturns, the fact that many industries and jobs seem doomed to the trash cans of history cannot be ignored. Although businesses come and go, a very small number tend to survive through the generations and it’s even unlikely that some of the biggest names in business today will make it to the next decade.

So, whether you’re trying to figure out a career path tailored to your abilities or just curious about the kinds of jobs that society is slowly fading out, below are five jobs that probably won’t be around in 10 years due to technological shifts within our society.

Quick grab a cup of coffee and let’s take a quick look to see if your job is on the endangered-species list.

Drivers

Without a doubt, we’re already seeing Artificial Intelligence (AI) take to the streets with technology from Google and self-driving tech being sold in certain vehicles like Tesla. Though, the world will always have drivers of some sort and we’ll probably still be driving in 10 years but the writing is clear on the wall that there is a lot of capital being dedicated to handing over the wheel to automation. Self-driving cars are only a few years away and when the switch finally happens; it will not only displace a lot of drivers but also have numerous positive benefits. Traffic would ease up, auto accidents would drop and fuel efficiency will be maximized.

Printers and Publishers

It’s no longer news that print media is fading out of the industry. Technology has brought it to the digital realm and we have seen the results in declining newspaper readership and the rise of e-books. More and more individuals are going digital when it comes to entertainment and news hence making it hard for publishing companies and printers to keep up with these changes.

Travel Agents

If you are a prominent user of Wakanow, Travel Beta and other travel booking sites, then you’re slowly killing a long-established industry; the travel agencies. With the rise of the internet and the ability to book trips even at cheaper rates using sites comparable to travel agents, these old-fashioned jobs are headed for the rocks.

Referees

How many times have you found yourself jumping around your living room, hands in the air, screaming at a referee or official for costing your team the game with a bad decision or what you perceive to be a bad call?

I’m certain it happens a lot but these officials are only human thus; they are prone to making mistakes. Although this has always been regarded as a respectable job, it is becoming more and more regular for both players and spectators to query the decision of referees but rather trust technology to give more accurate results. With this type of technology only getting more advanced, it won’t be long until referees are no longer required to monitor games.

Retail Cashiers

With the rise in self-service checkouts and automated processes during purchasing, the typical retail cashier will eventually fade away in the nearest future. Technology has allowed plenty of advancements in how we shop and customers want less human interaction in order to have a delightful shopping experience.

What do you think? Share your opinions in the comment box.

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When one door closes, another opens.

hisgrace090:
When one door closes, another opens.

Are the two doors connected by motion sensors?

As jobs become extinct

New jobs will emerge

No be today

Lies. I dont believe this poo. Like saying cars on petrol will be extinct because of electric cars. It cant happen

Bank work.....like teller

Think out of the box people.... That is the only way to go!

U just lack idea about the 2028 future...u are talking about here

in 2028 some places in Nigeria like Daura, and most local northen area...will b getting know about this business

So gerara here

Na lie

Not in naija!

Na d people tell u dat one

The numbers will decline but not extinct.

a case in point is printing and publishers. they have been slated to go extinct for quite some time but they are still here. lower volume but not extinct.

Then Naija would still be 50yrs backward and all these jobs won't be extinct

Drycleaning too dey there.

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Digitization has brought disruption to alot of profession especially in the financial sector.
One way to remain relevant is to keep developing new skills set to match the changes, that is, be willing to learn, re-learn and unlearn.

Okay we Dey here

Filling station attendants too, but not in Africa

I think I disagree with that of referees. Robots with their A.I as referees will make the game too rigid. It will just kill the flow of the game. There will probably be stopping every second to take a free kick, throw in, goal kick or even penalty just because the robot refuses to let go of very insignificant fouls or a ball that has hardly crossed the line.

Visionary school of thought... but do you know some educational institutions are still studying Shorthand as a course & train students on Typewriter in this digital age.
This is Nigeria... Far way behind...

Visionary school of thought... but do you know some educational institutions still studies Shorthand & train students on Typewriter in this digital age.
This is Nigeria... Far way behind...

nairavsdollars:
Lies. I dont believe this poo. Like saying cars on petrol will be extinct because of electric cars. It cant happen

Let's us know when you wake up

hisgrace090:
When one door closes, another opens.

Robot will close 300 doors and open 20 doors.
For drivers...We will still be driving our car.
Airplane has Auto pilot since God knows when,na pilot still dey fly am.
Human intelligence can't be compared to robot...Ask anybody that trade online with robot.

There will always be human drivers on Nigerian roads in the next 20 years.

IN NIGERIA?

WHEN ONE MAN I KNOW THAT CALLS HIMSELF AN IT SPECIALIST SAID HE DOESN'T LIKE USING MOBILE BANK APPS FOR TRANSACTIONS, THAT HE PREFERS TO GO TO ATMS.

ALL THESE JOBS WILL STILL BE VERY MUCH AVAILABLE IN NIGERIA AND AFRICA BY THE YEAR 3035

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