The world of technology is constantly changing, and with it comes the loss of jobs. This is because a computer can be programmed to do just about anything a human can do, and machines can be built to automate almost any service or manufacturing task. Of course, there will always be a need for maintenance technicians and programmers, but more jobs are being lost than created. Two business services that will be extinct in a few years are phone service operators and mail delivery services.
Phone Service Operators
In the past, if you had a problem with a company or product, there was a help line you could call to talk to a person about a resolution. Now, however, more and more companies are firing their phone service operators in favor of automated machines. Most people don’t like talking to a machine, but it is saving businesses lots of money each year.
Mail Delivery
While there will always be a need for package delivery services, mail delivery services are already nearly extinct. It is almost unheard of to send a letter when most people have email accounts and other ways of getting in contact with each other through the Internet.
There are even email fax services now, so you don’t have to buy a computer with fax capabilities in order to send and receive faxes. Everything can be done on a computer without paper. Not only is communication through the Internet faster than mail delivery, it is also great for the environment.
The Internet is changing the way people communicate and do business. These won’t be the only business services to go extinct in the coming years.
