People are starting to worry. They see their jobs going, not overseas, rather to computers. Many are fearing the day when computers have the full-time jobs, and people work project to project, known as gigs.
Many do not like the idea of not working for someone full time. There are worries over how people will obtain what are now known as standard benefits. Another fear is being lost in the shuffle and not having any income.
Even more, the worry is how one sells themselves to employers. Most people who work can stay at a job seven to ten years or longer. They sell themselves once at the interview. Soon, people may have to re-earn a job on an annual or monthly basis, depending on the project (gig) they work.
Many people Would like to change this trend. The computers and the gig trend are about as unstoppable as the horseless carriage. Remember, ever since the discovery of the touchstone, commerce is the force that rules the world. The world does spin less on individuals, and more on profits, bottom lines and being first to the marketplace.
The answer, for now, is simple. Computers are not in charge yet. Figure out what computers cannot do, and corner the market in a non-computerized service. Keep your wits about you and strive to stay one step ahead. I am betting computers cannot compete and overtake the spirit and souls of humans.
If you would like a checklist on how to prepare for the computer-based world and do well, working projects (gigs) rather than full time, please click here