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Occupations intertwined with print media will see their demand and importance decline over the coming decade, affecting a range of fields. Newspapers in particular will continue to see diminishing circulation. As more individuals convert to hand held mobile internet devices, the convenience of having instant access to real-time news from multiple sources will hurt paper news sales. With the advancement of technology and adhering to Moore’s Law[1] ; over the next decade the speed and power will increase while the cost decreases becoming more affordable, widening the consumer base. Advertisers have recognized the growing trend and are redirecting marketing dollars to online content providers. As revenues and profits for print media plunges, occupations such as beat reporters, columnist and sports writers will see their ranks thinned.
Print Media: Don't Call It A Comeback:
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Those peripheral fields that heavily rely on printing presses a blazing, will cease rising in importance and necessity. The ink industry, paper manufacturers and printing companies alike will shrink. The men and women laboring in print facilities are sure to see jobs lost as circulation continues to shift towards digital subscriptions. News paper delivery persons and newsstands risk becoming obsolete sooner than later. The same can be said for the paper books, magazines and textbook industry.
GOODBYE MR. POSTMAN
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URBAN AGRICULTURE - VERTICAL GROWING
A field that will rise in demand and importance will be urban agriculture. To be more specific, urban roof top horticulture. An ever rising population needs an ever increasing food supply. The cost of petroleum trickles down to the items stocked on shelves in the aisles of stores patronized by everyday consumers. Locally grown vegetables and fruits have competitive advantages over large farmers who must take into account spoilage when pricing their goods. The price at the gas pump with the addition to salaries of long distance transportation, the specialized equipment necessary to ensure fresh delivered produce and the final packaging all affect the check out price when scanned at a kiosk. Another advantage is local restaurant operators, produce retailers, fruit and veggie stands can order strand specific tomatoes, apples, herbs and spices etc. in order to bring a more unique culinary experience for customers. Locavores[4] are growing demographic and combined with today’s conscious eaters who pay premiums for healthy alternatives; this niche market will be expanded upon; perhaps even adopted by the mass public. With relative low start off costs and little overhead, landlords who would enjoy lining their pockets with profits from a space underutilized and generating no income; this sector will see job growth.
GARBAGE ANYONE?
Another occupation sure to rise in importance is waste collection and disposal. The field is vast and has many opportunities for employment growth. Scientists are needed to research and develop long-term solutions for waste disposal. They are also responsible for creating new innovative safety measures that are necessary in protecting the environment. Drivers and handlers will be in demand for the physical collection and handling of waste. Administrative positions will need expanding; to coordinate the partnerships with commercial districts, residential districts, mixed zones and city officials for cost effective, safe and efficient waste management. Engineers will be needed to construct mechanisms for collection, transportation, recycling and disposal. Waste is a field of employment that will be in demand and grow in importance into the next decade.
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