[ladyjane]

There will always be people in our society who can’t do much more than checkout-style labor.

And they are multiplying rapidly.

Based on my experience with a plumber and an HVAC technician this week - you are correct! Also, a a bank teller who thought it was a good idea to count out the bills I was getting on top of the counter and counting loudly.

[dfwgator]

There will always be work for smart people.

The problem is there will be fewer and fewer jobs for stupid people.

[dfwgator]

There will always be work for smart people.

The problem is there will be fewer and fewer jobs for stupid people.

[Spktyr]

That last is actually the policy of no few banks these days and some banks that don’t make it general policy require it of people that have had issues with cash drawer discrepancies. The counter-count and verbal component are so the surveillance cameras and microphones looking down at the counter can see and hear the count.

[roadcat]

Also, a a bank teller who thought it was a good idea to count out the bills I was getting on top of the counter and counting loudly.

My wife hates that. Especially when getting $2000 in cash and the teller is loudly counting it out. But I'm there to watch my wife's back. Still...