I can remember back when we had high school kids in min wage entry level jobs pumping gasoline. Then the gas companies started installing a few self-service pumps where you got a nickle off per gallon for pumping your own gas. I laughed at the time saying that if this catches on, soon all pumps will be self-serve and the price of gas will soar higher than ever. That was no laughing matter.
Well, the gas pumping industry is gone and the kids are now flipping burgers for minimum wage. And you’re probably right. But with or without the automated flippers, the price of burgers will continue rising.
When I was a kid, I picked a lot of cotton and cut grapes. Also delivered telegrams on my bicycle. Later parked cars in a parking lot. Bused tables. Ran a dishwasher. Painted lines on parking lots. Sold tickets at a carnival.Did all kinds of odd jobs and seldom earned more than a buck eighteen per hour. Never earned more than minimum wage until after I was married and went to school to learn programming so I could support my family.
Those who wish to have a job paying enough to raise a family need to get themselves educated or learn a trade. They’re not going to make it at Mickie D’s. Well, unless they work real hard and earn a management job. Not that they pay much better.
Now we have on-line banking (no tellers needed) and self check out at grocery stores (no cashier needed). Robotics are already making advances in surgical techniques.
You and I probably grew up in the same world. Hard work...but it was a few bucks. It was good at the time...but I knew I couldn't stay there forever.
If I were a young person today I would consider a trade very seriously. Can't be outsourced or be done by a robot. And an added benefit...you can get a license without being hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Fireman/policeman also a good profession.
If we had a different CIC...I would say the military is always a good choice.