“There none so blind as those who will not see” –John Heywood
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Think your job is safe? I watched this video and it immediately brought back memories of my days loading boxes into/out-of trailers and “brownies” for UPS.
A study from University of Oxford estimated that there is a 92% chance that fast-food service and preparation would soon be automated and predicted that about 47% of total U.S. employment would be at risk.
“We’re basically blowing up the front counter,” said McDonald’s CEO John Betts, who unveiled plans whereas the world’s largest fast food chain introduce self serve kiosks at its restaurants.
In July 2015, Domino’s Pizza, credited a move towards digital ordering for a strong second quarter earnings, noting that more than half of its orders now come through its web site, text messages, or even tweets.
From the DAVOS event in Switzerland; Disruptive labor market changes, including the rise of robots and artificial intelligence, will result in a net loss of 5.1+ million jobs over the next five years, according to an analysis published in Davos on Monday
Futurists Ray Kurzweil and Peter Diamandis have been shouting about the robotic revolution for some time now.
Oh but you’re in data entry and think your job is safe?! Have your seen bar codes, Q codes and scanners?
Oh but you’re a highly educated professional; doctor, lawyer, etc etc and still think your job is safe? Electronic records are stored in HUGE data banks and can be scanned and accessed in micro seconds. The need for your expertise is becoming obsolete.
At the same time; human interaction with caring, love, compassion and Personal knowledge of a product or service is becoming increasingly valuable. Siri just isn’t there – yet.
Bottomline, share the video, ask people IF and how they think their job is safe. Ask them; “When would now be the best time to begin to develop another stream of income?”
Thankfully, it’s never what happens to us, it’s always what we DO about it that matters and we each “get to” CreateYourFate
Live With Intention,
Dr Bill