So, a little while back, I posted a blog post about the possibility of robotics taking over the industry. For those of you who do not remember about this, the video is below:
Anyways, it seems like this discussion is not over and has gone full circle!
According to an article by CNN, the technology revolution is paving a way for much less job opportunities, as the technology is taking over tasks that otherwise would be people’s jobs to do so. Their article states a study that only 36% of college grads have jobs that pay at least $45,000, which is much less than the 1990s. This study seems to be a little flawed considering the prosperity of the 1990s that is no longer there now: people just do not have as much expendable income like it was in the 1990s.
At any rate, jobs in certain industries does appear to be on the decline, as those jobs that normally would be done manually by people are now being automated; however, that just translates to more jobs in other industries. This goes back to one of the golden rules of a developer: adaptation. Yes, adaptation. Obviously doing what you love is important; however, make sure that before you completely decide on a major, understand the competition. Make sure that what you want to do has some sort of job outlook, and if that outlook is low, be prepared to work tirelessly in order to achieve your goal (you should be working tirelessly anyways though).
The article is posted here if you’re interested in reading it: http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/18/opinions/wheeler-silicon-valley-jobs/index.html
So, to those upset about the lack of jobs available, I would recommend trying other lines of work. Jobs are readily available, and if you feel that you have something that you really feel can turn yourself into a businessman, then I’d say go for it!
What are your thoughts?
That’s all for now, until next time…keep that tech gear ticking.
~Goliath7470