Jobless

Advances in technology have made so many improvements to a majority of careers. However there are a couple of careers that technology hasn't improved, in fact they have created a major job loss. Remember Blockbuster? It was the best place to go and rent movies, however now it is no longer necessary thanks to Netflix and even Amazon video. In an article by the International Business Times, an estimate of 2,800 jobs were lost due to blockbusters fall.

So where did these 2,800 plus people end up going after companies, that were once so fruitful, fall short of competing with tech corporations who are offering a better version of their product? Well who is to really say? It is mostly speculation, but could jobs that were once done in real life be translated so easily to a virtual one? Maybe not so for companies like blockbuster. However, some types of jobs no matter how tech heavy they become, still need the accommodations that only people can offer.

Let's look at types of jobs, like travel agents for example. If you wanted to book a flight or find a hotel, there are many places online to do so, in fact it is common place to do it through an online agency, then through a travel agency now a days.  However, what if I needed to refund my flight and couldn't figure out how to do so online? Who would I call? Why I would try the costumer support line! Think of all the websites, that still offer over the phone costumer support, we would not be anywhere without their help. All the online travel sites, and even Amazon offer this kind of personable support, and what better way to translate to a new job. I think there may have been quite a significant job loss in certain areas, but there are still online services that tailor to the jobs people once held, and we can't forget how important those are.

Three things I wouldn't buy online

I am a big fan for buying things online. I mean think about how convenient it is, I don't have to go out of my way to purchase what I want. I don't have to waste gasoline to drive to the store. More importantly I don't have to spend precious time looking down rows of aisles to find what I want, I just have to type it in once into amazon. However, that being said there I certain things I doubt I would ever buy online.

1. Fresh Produce:
It may be very snobbish of me, but I do not think I could ever buy fresh food online. The main problem lies in the fact that, where ever I purchase it they would have to find some way to package and ship my product to me; which doesn't make it very fresh. I think I would take the trip to the grocery store in order to pick up the groceries I need.

2.  A Car:
A car is one of the biggest investments you can make in your life; There is a serious flaw in your logic if you don't test drive it before you purchase it. I may be a bit biased however because I don't believe in making big monetary purchases online.

3. Big Furniture:
Same as with cars, I think buying things like couches or refrigerators without seeing the product first and testing it, is something I wouldn't do.