History shows us that advancements in technology and market shifts can lead to the phasing out of certain occupations.
We took it one step further.
First, he checked the latestemployment projectionsfor jobs showing a decline over the next decade.
Mail carriers begin their shift at the United States Postal Service in downtown St. Petersburg, Fla. Tina Russell/The Penny Hoarder
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Medical records and health information technicians
Median annual pay: $39,180
Projected growth: 13.5%
2.
Basically, an executive secretary does everything a secretary does and then some, such as office coordination.
But employment for this role is projected to drop almost 120,000 by 2026.
Paralegals and legal assistants
Median annual pay: $50,410
Projected growth: 14.6%
2.
Food preparation workers
Median annual pay: $20,180
Projected growth: 16.8%
2.
But further research pointed out the decline in day-to-day letters in your mailbox.
Couriers and messengers
Median annual pay: $28,250
Projected growth: 11.5%
2.
Why would I when I can pull up online travel comparison services at a moments notice?
Customs brokers
Median annual pay: $70,010
Projected growth: 7.4%
2.
Thanks to people like me, this occupation is projected to drop by almost 42,000 in 10 years.
Alex Mahadevan is a data journalist at The Penny Hoarder.
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