JOBS OF THE FUTURE
Drowned-city specialist – What will happen if the climate continues to change so quickly? One problem will be an increase in flooding and drowned cities. Someone will have to rescue people and their possessions, and move houses to higher ground. That person will be the drowned-city specialist.
Dirigible pilot – Dirigibles may revolutionize life in much of the world. They’re relatively cheap to operate and don’t require expensive airplane runways They can stop in midair to drop off passengers or deliver goods. Skilled dirigible pilots will be in high demand.
Robot mechanic – The robots available now mostly clean carpets or mow lawns. Someday these machines will become cheaper, and middle-class families everywhere will be able to buy robotic personal assistants or companions. Robot mechanics will be needed to take care of the mechanical problems that these companion robots will certainly have.
Space tour guide – More and more people will be taking leisure trips to space, and they will need tour guides. One company has already begun a space program with trips costing about $200,000. In the future, these high prices should become more affordable, and more space guides will be needed
Teleport specialist – Imagine walking onto a teleport station. Immediately you disappear, and then suddenly you reappear at your destination. There will be no more cars and no more auto mechanics. Instead, the teleport specialist will help you move from place to place. A whole new economy based on the teleporter will appear.