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.