With the recent shift in tides around the world, are you scared that your job might be on the brink of extinction? Well, Reddit users believe these 12 roles are so obsolete they might vanish any day, and no one would bat an eye! (Here’s to hoping yours is not on the list..)
12. Paparazzi
The popular press has a lot to answer for. Arguably playing a pivotal role in countless downfalls – and even several deaths (most notably that of Princess Diana). Surely the camera-wielding hacks are finally on their last legs? We can but hope – especially if you’re a celeb.
11. Social Media Influencers
Similarly, who needs someone they’ve never met telling them what to wear, eat, do, or drink? Paying these guys and gals to post on social media only adds to the price of the product, people! Why not make up your own mind instead?
10. Door-to-Door Sales
While they don’t seem to appear quite so often these days, door-to-door salespersons do still exist. And more’s the pity, say we! Who really wants unsolicited visitors trying to sell them the latest gizmo or service? Whether you’re trying to work or simply enjoy some peace and quiet, that knock on the door is rarely a pleasant interruption.
9. Paperboys and Girls
With constantly updated news available online these days, traditional print newspapers are surely reaching the end of their run. As a result, the days of paper boys and girls could be coming to an end, too. Sorry, kids.
8. Telemarketing
Telephone salespeople seem to have become even peskier since homeworking became more popular. Who wants to be interrupted during a Teams call, dinner, or even date night? No one in their right mind, that’s for certain. If they stopped calling, you might notice, but you definitely wouldn’t care.
7. Bathroom Attendants
Much like elevator attendants. Why? And why do we feel obliged to tip people for unnerving us by listening to what goes on behind a closed bathroom door? We’re all capable of finding the handwash and towels for ourselves, thank you very much.
6. Movie Ticket Collectors
Remember when someone used to take your ticket as you entered the movie theater? Before ripping it into two and giving half back to you? With ticketless sales and automated ticket barriers, this job is surely going the same way as the dinosaurs.
5. Airbnb Investors
We can’t lie – many people love Airbnb. But all over the world, locals are being priced out of the area they live in due to property investors and the vacation rental market. If Airbnb vanished tomorrow, many people might be a whole lot happier. Just saying…
4. Real Estate Agents
Similar to car salespersons, it can sometimes feel like all a real estate agent does is take more than their fair share of the selling price. Indeed, with online advertising and masses of information available about the process, many people can market and sell their homes successfully themselves – an increasingly popular trend.
3. Car Sales
Who needs someone looking over their shoulder when they’re choosing their next car? In a recent Reddit thread, the role of the car salesperson was called into question – and we tend to agree. Do car salespersons add much true value to the transaction? If the position disappeared, would the average punter notice? Perhaps. But would they care? Probably not…
2. Human Billboards
Whether they’re holding a sign that points in the direction of the business or acting like a human sandwich board, the days of people standing outside holding signs are surely numbered. Why bother when a digital billboard, targeted online ads, or even an old-fashioned paper poster can serve the same purpose?
1. Elevator Attendants
We mean, what is the point, really? Most humans are advanced enough to push their own buttons. Not to mention riding without having to fix a fake smile in place.
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