The world has gone and found itself in a big hurry. It’s 2017, and the landscape of the modern world is already unrecognizable from what it was just twenty years ago. Technology has grown, and evolved, and morphed, and mutated, and it pretty much rules the world these days. There are so many ways in which technology has transformed the landscape of the modern world, so much so that we can’t even begin to understand.
One of the main sectors that have been irrevocably changed by technology is the job sector. Industry has been overtaken by machines, and many people have lost their jobs to these machines over the years. In fact, as we look to make business more efficient, and companies try to save money and time. Robots are likely to change our jobs even further in the future, as businesses look at evolving technology. Let’s look at how they will affect things, and change the future direction of our job roles.
They might take our jobs
It seems pretty clear that robots are going to take many jobs in the future, this is unavoidable. Think about how much machinery has evolved over the years, and how many jobs have been replaced by machines. This looks likely to grow in the future, as robots will eventually get to the stage where they will be able to do all the things we can. One of the main reasons robots will be taking our jobs is because they don’t suffer from any of our weaknesses. You never have to worry about a robot getting tired, being stressed out, or making a mistake. This makes them the ideal choice for a lot of businesses.
Which jobs are at risk?
The simple fact is that any sector could be at risk from this. There are so many jobs out there that would become easier if robots took them over. The closest industry we might see to this is any industry involving driving, such as trucking and delivery driving. Driverless cars are going to become even more widespread in a few years, and robots could take over the driving sector. Factory and machine jobs are also likely to be at risk in the not too distant future, but any kind of job is likely to be at risk.
They could create jobs
As every door closes, so a new one opens, and robots could usher in a new chapter for the world of business. Yes, we might be disappointed that they have taken a lot of the jobs we are used to doing, but they might also create jobs as well. Job roles like robot nurses and robot teachers will open up, and there will be other more questionable jobs too, like robot plastic surgeon. Basically, the idea is that robots will reach a stage where they are similar to humans, but they will need specialists to fulfill all the needs the robots have. It will be interesting to see all the strange and wonderful jobs that are created as a result of robots.
It won’t be as bad as you think
With every new development and invention through the ages, people have always worried that it would take everyone’s jobs, and lead to the downfall of Western civilization. But, as always, this was proven not to be the case, and the changes actually yielded new jobs. This was true in the case of the wheel, the printing press, and the steam locomotive, and we are sure it will be the same when it comes to robots as well.
It’s clear that robots are going to impact the world a lot when they finally arrive in mainstream culture. There are going to be a lot of changes, and you will see how much the business world is affected by robots. Yes, there will be a lot of changes to certain jobs, but we will also see new jobs come about that will help enhance society.
