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Is your profession among them?! 100 professions that will be replaced by AI and will probably disappear by 2035

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Will artificial intelligence completely erase your profession or will your job become just a historical footnote? Will your profession be a thing of the past?! Check out the list that might make you want to re-examine your career ambitions! So - 100 professions that will be replaced by AI and will likely disappear by 2035.

Will your profession become a thing of the past? Digitalization, artificial intelligence, automation, green transition… If you haven't noticed yet, the global economy is currently undergoing a mini-revolution, after which many of today's professions will soon belong in the museum of technological history - next to the old typewriter, the fax machine and your collection of VHS tapes. These are 100 professions that will be replaced by AI and will probably disappear by 2035.


According to forecasts from the World Economic Forum, the OECD and even powerful investment banks Goldman Sachs Around 100 professions will become redundant by 2035. The main culprits? Smart algorithms, robots, electric vehicles and, of course, consumers who today prefer to click rather than step into a physical store or bank.

Why would you need a teller, for example, when you have a self-service checkout and a mobile payment app? Or why persist with bank tellers when a chatbot can convince you that its response is warmer and friendlier than any human banker? And let's face it, how many of us really want to wait in line at the bank again? We will also no longer need truck drivers when autonomous trucks can travel the highways without coffee or mandatory snack stops.


Of course, it's not just about technology. Ecology, green transformation and environmental awareness are rapidly consigning several more professions to the dustbin of history, from coal miners to plastic workers. And that's what we really want, isn't it? Less coal, less plastic, more sun and wind – and maybe a few more trees.

But don't panic. While some careers are dying out, new jobs are emerging that your grandmother has never heard of (and will probably never understand what you do). The keyword for the future: adaptability. So if you haven't bought your survival manual for the future, maybe start now. Will your job be a thing of the past?


Below, we have prepared a list of 100 professions that are most likely to disappear from the job market by 2035, along with an explanation of why they will be replaced by AI, a robot, a web app, or a green trend. Be careful, yours may be among them!

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100 professions that will be replaced by AI and will likely disappear by 2035 - Will your profession be a thing of the past?

Production and industry: This sector will be severely affected by automation and the introduction of industry 4.0Robots and smart systems are already taking over physical work, making traditional roles on production lines disappear.

      1. Assembly worker (assembly line worker) – Robotic arms and automated production lines are taking over product assembly, so there is less and less need for human workers on assembly lines.
      2. Machine operator – The operation of machines for simple tasks (e.g. presses, cutters) is being automated; modern machines are often run by computer programs without human intervention.
      3. Welder in industry – Robotic welding in the automotive and metal industries is replacing manual welding; robots can weld 24/7 with greater precision, so the number of welders is decreasing.
      4. Electronic device assembler – In electronics manufacturing, the assembly and soldering of components has largely been taken over by robotic devices, which are faster and more accurate.
      5. Textile worker (seamstress in a factory) – Many stages of textile production (cutting, sewing simple seams) are being automated with specialized machines; mass production of clothing is moving to automated plants.
      6. Printer and bookbinder – Due to the decline of print media and automatic digital printing presses, the professions of classic printer, bookbinder and typesetter are disappearing; many printing houses have closed or switched to digital printing.
      7. Metalworker and foundryman – Automated foundries and CNC machines (computer-controlled milling and turning machines) reduce the need for manual labor in metal forming; the CNC programmer takes over the work of the former machinist.
      8. Quality controller (industrial inspector) – Product quality inspection is performed by optical systems with AI that detect defects via cameras; this reduces the number of quality inspectors on production lines.
      9. Packaging worker in a factory – Automatic packaging machines and robotic manipulators place products into packaging faster than humans, so there will be almost no more traditional packers in large factories.
      10. Warehouse worker (manual) – In modern logistics centers, goods are moved autonomous guided vehicles and robotic arms; Amazon and others are using robots to pick and move packages, making traditional warehouse workers disappear.
      11. Material warehouse clerk (stock clerk) – Inventory record keeping and warehouse management is digitalized (IoT sensors, software solutions); the profession of a person who manually records inventory and issues materials will be redundant.
      12. Machine operator in the food industry – Filling, mixing and other processes in food production are automated; once performed by workers on production lines (e.g. when filling bottles, cans), now they are done by machines.
      13. Woodworker on the line – In the woodworking industry, CNC machines and robotics are replacing workers in cutting and shaping wood; carpenter assistants in furniture factories will almost disappear, as most of the work is done by machines.
      14. Chemical production operator – Processes in chemical plants are highly automated and computer-controlled; in the past, workers manually measured, mixed, and controlled reactions, but today most tasks are managed by a digital control system.
      15. Miner (coal miner) – Due to the abandonment of coal and the automation of mining operations (self-driving mining trucks, robotic drilling rigs), the classic profession of a miner will become less common. Many coal mines are closing due to the transition to cleaner energy sources.
      16. Oil and gas drilling rig operator – The oil industry is increasingly using automated platforms and remotely controlled devices; at the same time, the industry is shrinking due to the green transition, so there is a significant need for fewer manual oil well operators.
      17. Refinery worker – Oil processing in refineries has long been automated; modern refineries require little intervention from workers, and the number of refineries is also decreasing as fossil fuel consumption decreases.
      18. Fisherman in commercial fishing – The traditional profession of fishing is facing decline due to a combination of automation and regulation: the introduction of robotic fish farms and fishing technologies is reducing the need for large crews, while catch quotas are shrinking the industry.
      19. Paper mill worker – Digitalization has reduced the demand for paper (fewer printed documents, newspapers), many paper mills have closed; automated paper production plants only require a small team of technicians, so classic paper workers are almost gone.
      20. Mining technician for mineral extraction – Similar to coal, automation in other minerals (iron, copper) eliminates the need for many workers; automatic crushing and sorting devices, and autonomous transport vehicles reduce manual labor in mines.

Transport and logistics: It will be in transport autonomous technology replaced many drivers, and digitalization replaced intermediaries and physical operations. Also, with optimization and smart systems reduces the need for personnel in logistics processes. Will your profession become a thing of the past?

      1. Truck driver – Development self-driving trucks promises that trucks will drive autonomously on certain routes by 2035; although the transition will not be sudden, the demand for professional drivers is decreasing, especially on long, monotonous highway routes.
      2. Taxi driver/taxi service driver – The taxi market is already being transformed by ride-sharing platforms (Uber, etc.), and in the future they may autonomous vehicles they almost completely eliminate the need for human taxi drivers in major cities.
      3. Bus driver – Technology for autonomous buses and little train is under development; by 2035, self-driving buses could be introduced at least on certain fixed routes (e.g. airport and city line transport), which would reduce the number of driver jobs.
      4. Locomotive engineer (train driver) – Railway automation (so-called driverless trains) is already present in some metros; in the long term, the introduction of automatic train control on certain lines is also expected on the railways, so the classic role of the train driver may shrink.
      5. Train attendant / conductor – Digital ticket sales and verification systems (e-tickets) reduce the need for conductors; on modern trains, verification can be done automatically or at stations, and the role of the human inspector is disappearing.
      6. Airport marshal – Automation of airport operations, such as guiding aircraft to parking lots with automatic systems and sensors, can reduce the need for manual routing of aircraft by apron personnel.
      7. Mail delivery person (postman) – Traditional mailmen delivering letters are no longer needed due to the decline of letter mail (email has replaced them). Parcel deliveries are growing, but this is where drones and autonomous delivery vehicles come into play, which could do some of the deliveries without a human by 2035.
      8. Courier / delivery person in urban transport – They are being introduced in cities delivery robots on sidewalks and flying drones for delivering small packages; this technology could replace some couriers in the coming years (e.g. food delivery, short-distance packages).
      9. Dispatcher in transport – In the field of logistics and transportation, human dispatchers who coordinate vehicles and drivers are being replaced by software for automatic scheduling; real-time algorithms optimize routes, assignments, and schedules, reducing the need for dispatchers.
      10. Freight loader/unloader – In airports, ports and railways, elevators, conveyor belts and robotic manipulators are replacing manual loading of cargo; the job of the worker who physically loads and unloads cargo will be automated in most large systems.
      11. Crane operator in the port – Modern ports already use automated container cranes, controlled by a computer or a remote operator; there will be significantly fewer classic crane operators in the crane cabin, as one operator can control several automated machines simultaneously.
      12. Warehouse traffic controller – In large logistics centers, warehouse traffic (movement of goods, vehicles) is directed by algorithms and sensors; there will be practically no jobs where a person would manually direct or control internal logistics.
      13. Toll worker (toll cashier) – On motorways, classic toll stations with toll collectors are disappearing because they are being replaced by automatic electronic toll systems (vignettes, electronic contactless payment); the profession of toll collector has already been abolished in many countries.
      14. Parking attendant – Parking lots are being converted to automatic ticketing and payment systems, often via mobile applications; humans as parking collectors or gate supervisors are becoming redundant, except for smaller facilities.
      15. Elevator operator (liftboy) – Buildings used to have staff to operate elevators, but today elevators operate automatically on demand; this profession has virtually disappeared and will certainly not return until 2035, as technology has completely replaced it.

Administration and office work: This area will experience a significant decline in jobs due to document digitization and introductions smart office tools. Numerous administrative professions They are monotonous and rule-based – ideal for replacement by AI and automation. Will your profession be a thing of the past?

      1. Administrative Assistant (Secretary) – Organizing schedules, keeping correspondence, preparing minutes – all of this can now be partially done digital assistants, calendar apps and task management tools. The WEF ranks administrative assistants among the fastest disappearing professions due to automation.
      2. Data entry clerk – Routinely typing data from paper into a computer replaces optical character recognition (OCR) and direct data collection at the source. AI systems can automatically read forms and tabular data, eliminating the need for manual data entry workers.
      3. Telephone operator / telephone operator – The job of a switchboard operator who directs calls has practically disappeared due to automated telephone exchanges and digital communication. Call centers also use voicemails and chatbots that filter calls without human intervention.
      4. Archives Officer (Archivist) – With the transition to paperless business Physical archives are shrinking; digital archiving and document retrieval is automated, so traditional archivists and document registrars are losing their jobs.
      5. Office courier (internal mail staff) – Companies used to have employees to deliver internal mail and documents around the office; today, almost all communication is done via email and intranet, and there are few physical documents, so this role is no longer necessary.
      6. Library technician (catalogue entry) – Digital library systems and online catalogs enable automatic cataloging and searching of materials; manual entry clerks and documentary filmmakers they are in smaller numbers as libraries digitize processes.
      7. Accounting clerk (bookkeeper) – Basic bookkeeping and invoicing are taken over by accounting programs and online services. Small businesses can use automated accounting solutions, so the number of traditional bookkeepers is decreasing.
      8. Payroll clerk (payroll clerk) – Payroll processing, tax and contribution calculations are now often handled by software or an external company with a specialized system. In-house payroll staff are less needed in large systems because HR systems automatically calculate salaries.
      9. Insurance Clerk (Claims Processor) – Insurance companies are increasingly processing claims (e.g. reporting claims) AI systems, who assess the damage from documentation and images and prepare an informative calculation. There is less need for staff to manually review each request.
      10. Statistical technician (computational analyst) – Professions that involve manually calculating statistics or managing databases using established methods are disappearing because tools for data analytics and AI automatically perform these analyses. Humans move into interpretation while the basic calculations run automatically.
      11. Bank loan officer – The loan approval process is being digitized: algorithms for credit rating automatically check the customer's creditworthiness. The work of the clerk who manually reviews applications and checks documents will be almost completely replaced by automated systems, leaving only consultants for special cases.
      12. Office receptionist (reception office) – In companies and organizations, physical receptions are replaced by digital kiosks for visitor registration or visits are booked in advance online. Some buildings are introducing robot receptionists or security guards are taking over this task, so the profession of the classic receptionist is in decline.
      13. Telemarketer – Calls from sales agents are replaced automated calling systems and personalized emails. Many consumers are avoiding unwanted calls, and companies are using AI for targeted advertising, meaning that traditional telemarketing is disappearing.
      14. Data collection officer (interviewer) – Traditionally, people collected surveys and data by telephone or in the field; today, most surveys are conducted online or via automated telephone systems. The profession of interviewer and statistical data collector is therefore declining.
      15. Internal IT specialist for basic support (level 1 helpdesk) – Basic IT support (password reset, instructions for using programs) is automated with chatbots and knowledge baseHuman IT support staff only deal with more complex cases, while simple issues are handled by automated tools, reducing the total number of these jobs.

Banking and Finance: In the financial sector financial technology (FinTech) and AI are replacing many traditional roles – from bank clerks to analysts. Processes are being automated, and customers are moving to online banking, which reduces the need for physical staff. Will your profession be a thing of the past?

      1. Bank teller (bank employee at the counter) – The decline in the number of bank branches and the transition to online and mobile banking mean that the classic role of a bank teller at the counter is disappearing; people are making payments, transfers and other services via devices, and banks are closing cash counters.
      2. Loan Officer (Bank Loan Advisor) – Certain loans (consumer loans, mortgage loans) are approved through online platforms with automatic assessment; human advisors are only needed for more complex financial products or for customers who want personal contact.
      3. Stockbroker (stock trader) – Many professional traders on the stock exchange have been replaced by automated trading algorithms, which close deals in milliseconds. Algorithmic trading dominates the stock markets today, putting many traditional traders and brokers out of work.
      4. Financial Analyst (Junior Analyst) – Analysis of financial reports, trends and investments is increasingly being performed AI tools, who can process huge amounts of data in an instant. Junior analysts, whose job was to prepare reports and models, are less sought after because software tools automate this process.
      5. Accountant for simple matters – Simpler accounting services (bookkeeping, VAT calculations, filling out tax forms) are simplified with programs and online applications. Many companies use cloud accounting, which automatically edits many entries, so the number of independent accountants is decreasing.
      6. Insurance adjuster (claims adjuster) – In insurance companies, AI already recognizes patterns in claims, analyzes photos of damage, and estimates the amount of payouts. The profession of an appraiser who would inspect damage in the field (e.g. in car accidents) can be partially replaced mobile applications, where customers upload images and an algorithm generates the rating.
      7. Insurance underwriter (risk assessor) – When taking out insurance (life, health, etc.), actuarial experts used to assess the risks of individual policyholders; now algorithms process huge amounts of data and determine premiums. Classic underwriters will be largely replaced by AI analytical models, which better predict the probability of loss events.
      8. Currency exchange teller – Cash exchange offices are losing importance as cash transactions decrease and travel becomes digital (cards, ATMs). Even where exchange offices exist, they are automated (exchange machines) or integrated into ATMs; counter staff are redundant.
      9. Financial advisor for basic investmentsRobo-advisors (algorithmic financial advisors) offer clients investment portfolios and wealth management with minimal human intervention. Clients with smaller portfolios are increasingly relying on automated investment platforms, so there is less need for human financial advisors to provide core services.
      10. Treasurer of a gold and gem appraiser – The once common gold buyers and appraisers in jewelry stores will be less necessary as the service becomes automated (machines for testing metal purity) and as the trend of investing in precious metals moves to online platforms where there is no physical intermediary.

Retail and Customer Service: In trade and services, we are experiencing a transition to self-service and online services, which is displacing many jobs that previously required live customer interaction. In addition changed consumer habits are reducing certain classic services. Will your profession become a thing of the past?

      1. Cashier at the store – Self-service checkouts and cashless payments are on the rise. Large retail chains are introducing self-service terminals, customers scan products and pay for them themselves, so the number of cashiers is rapidly decreasing.
      2. Retail salesperson – Traditional retailers (e.g. clothing, electronics) are at risk due to online shopping and also due to the introduction of interactive screens in stores, where the customer searches for information themselves. By 2035, fewer people will work in physical stores, as stores will be smaller or more automated.
      3. Market vendor/traveling salesman – Traditional personal door-to-door sales or street stall sales are in decline. Consumers prefer to shop online or in larger malls, making the profession of traveling salesman or marketer all but extinct.
      4. Video store employee/DVD rental clerk – It practically no longer exists, as video stores and DVD clubs have disappeared with the advent of streaming services (Netflix, etc.). By 2035, there will be no physical rental stores, this work has already been taken over by digital technology.
      5. Travel agent – As mentioned, online portals (Booking, Expedia, etc.) allow direct booking of flights, hotels, and packages. Travel agencies are closing down or specializing in boutique services; most travelers organize their own trips online, so the classic travel agent will almost no longer exist.
      6. Librarian (borrower) – Although libraries will not disappear, the role of the librarian is changing. Physical lending is being replaced by vending machine rentalsand information queries are handled by digital catalogues. The number of librarians for routine book borrowing and returning will decrease.
      7. Roadside ticket seller (e.g. at a bus station) – In public passenger transport, paper tickets and ticket offices at stations are being abolished in favor of online sales and vending machines. This will make the job of ticket sellers at train and bus stations disappear.
      8. Restaurant hostess (receiving guests) – Digital reservation systems and self-registration in restaurants (table assignment signs at the entrance) can reduce the need for hostesses. Food ordering is also done via QR codes and table signs in some establishments, which also reduces interaction with staff.
      9. Fast food waiter – Fast food chains are introducing ordering kiosks and advance orders via apps, so there is no longer a waiter at the cash register taking orders. Human staff remains only in the kitchen for preparation (although robotic machines for cooking, frying fries, etc. are also appearing there).
      10. Store assistant (shelf loader) – Some stores are testing shelf-filling robots and product stocking (or the concept of shelves-free stores – automated warehouses like Amazon Go). Even if it is not fully automated by 2035, there will be less need for numerous employees to constantly replenish shelves as smart shelves and inventory optimization are introduced.
      11. Firefighter (112 operator) – Certain aspects of emergency call centers are being automated (e.g., mobile apps for automatically sending location and data in the event of an emergency). Call centers will likely still be staffed, but AI could take over to some extent automatically sort calls and trigger units, and the part that requires manual operator intervention will be reduced.
      12. Door-to-door encyclopedia/book seller – This profession is history; the internet and Wikipedia have replaced the need to sell physical encyclopedias, and digital distribution has replaced traveling booksellers. It won't return until 2035.
      13. Photographer in a department store (for documents) – Automatic photo booths and the ability for people to take their own photos with their phones have eliminated the high demand for document photographers in shopping malls; some studios still exist, but the trend indicates a further decline.
      14. Customer support call center operator – Basic customer support via phone and online chat is already largely implemented with AI chatbotsBy 2035, advanced bots will be able to handle most standard queries, so there will be significantly fewer human agents on the front lines of support.
      15. Video production rental employee – Professions such as projectionist at the cinema or equipment rental technicians will be less common; digital projection is simpler and does not require manual reel changes as it used to, and filmmakers reserve equipment online without an intermediary.

Media, publishing and creative activities: In this group of occupations, automation and AI are taking over some creative or routine tasksand digital platforms are disrupting traditional business models. This is leading to the loss of certain jobs in the media and creative industries.

      1. Print journalist – Print newspapers and magazines are closing their doors or moving online. This is reducing the number of journalists, especially those who specialize only in print (some are adapting to digital). AI tools They can even generate basic news themselves (e.g. reports on stock prices, sports scores), so part of journalism will be automated.
      2. Proofreader and editor – Spelling and grammar checking is now efficiently done by computer programs (e.g. Grammarly and so on, of course in English, but other languages are catching up). Basic errors and stylistic improvements are suggested by AI, reducing the need for human proofreaders for routine texts. They will still be needed for complex texts, but much less often than they used to be.
      3. Translator for general texts – Machine translation is rapidly improving. AI can already translate text into many languages in a matter of seconds, making it sufficiently understandable. For undemanding and internal materials, companies use AI instead of a translator and only minimally edit the translation by humans. The profession of translator will not disappear completely, but it will be greatly reduced and limited to specialized, demanding translations, while lighter texts are translated by machine.
      4. Interpreter for basic events – Similar to written translation, it is also developing simultaneous machine translationFor simple meetings or tourism purposes, there are already devices and apps that translate speech in real time. By 2035, such solutions could reduce the need for interpreters at less formal events, although interpreters will still be needed in diplomacy and high-level professions.
      5. Traffic information reporter – Many radio and television stations had people who monitored traffic information and reported to listeners. Today, this data is collected automatically by sensors and users (e.g. Google Maps reports traffic jams automatically). The human traffic reporter as an independent profession will be redundant, because applications directly tell users the situation.
      6. Weather forecaster (TV meteorologist) – While meteorologists as scientists are not going away, the TV weathermen who give the weather forecast may no longer be human. They already exist AI-generated avatars for weather forecasters (e.g. in China) – fully digital announcers who read the reports. By 2035, TV stations could use virtual presenters for some segments, such as weather, reducing the need for staff.
      7. Photo lab technician – The profession of developing photos in a darkroom or photo lab (for analog film) has almost disappeared with the transition to digital photography. Also photo printing has become automated in kiosks. By 2035, it is unlikely that there will be much demand for manual photo development, except as a niche artistic craft.
      8. Video editor for simple content – AI tools already enable automatic video editing (choosing the best frames, adding subtitles, transitions). For simple videos (e.g. basic promotional videos, news), automation can do a large part of the editing. As a result, the number of entry-level jobs in video editing will decrease; experienced editors will remain for demanding projects.
      9. Graphic designer for basic tasks – Generative AI such as DALL-E, Midjourney etc. allows for the automatic creation of images and shapes. The WEF warns that the demand for graphic designers for simple tasks (logos, basic layouts) will decline, as tools can quickly generate templates. Designers will have to focus on more complex, more artistic projects, and much of the routine work (icons, simple graphics) will be automated.
      10. DTP operator (desktop publishing) – In the 1990s and 2000s, the profession of desktop publishing, which arranged the layout of text and graphics for printed materials, flourished. Now these processes have been simplified - the average user can create a basic publication without a specialist using tools and templates. The profession of DTP operator has shrunk significantly and is likely to practically disappear, except in very specialized publishing projects.
      11. Radio sound equipment operator – Traditionally, radio stations had technicians who manually rotated music, sound, and commercials. Today, most radio stations use automated playlists and computerized playback systems that automatically insert commercials at the right times, reducing the need for live technicians to be constantly present.
      12. Accompanist / music teacher for beginners – Perhaps surprisingly, AI is also involved in music learning. There are applications that AI feedback teach and correct playing and singing (e.g. Yousician). For basic instrument lessons, AI could offer effective coaching by 2035, reducing the demand for human instructors at lower levels (however, high-level and individual artistic interpretation will still require human tutors).
      13. Copywriter for simple texts – Generative AI can write short articles, product descriptions, and advertisements. Companies are already experimenting with AI for writing marketing copy. Simple slogans, descriptions, and web posts can be crafted well enough by AI to be part of junior writers will be out of work because they will be replaced by AI (or one writer will control the output of multiple AI tools).
      14. Social media manager – entry-level – In the social media space, tools are emerging that automatically generate posts at optimal times, respond to comments using canned responses, and even create strategies based on analytics. Human social media managers for routine posting will be less sought after; those who focus on creative campaigns and crisis communication will remain.
      15. Advertising space seller (advertising salesperson) – Traditional ad sales (e.g., print, radio) are declining as advertising is automated through online platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads). Advertising salespeople who once called companies and offered ad space are losing their jobs as advertisers purchase the space themselves digitally. By 2035, most ad space will be marketed programmatically, not through personal sales.

Education and science: In education, technology and change are also affecting certain roles. While it seems unlikely that teachers will be easily replaced, some support and administrative roles may be reduced.

      1. Adult general education teacher (instructor for basic courses) – Boom online courses (MOOCs) and video lecture platforms mean that many core courses (languages, computer literacy, business skills) are being delivered independently online. Instructors who previously taught large groups of beginners in person will be less in demand as participants prefer to learn online at their own pace.
      2. Distance learning professor for basic subjects – Similar to above, if universities digitize lectures, it could be that one top professor records lectures that are then used globally by students, rather than each faculty department having its own lecturer for the same core subject. By 2035, consolidation could occur, with fewer lecturers covering a wider audience online, and support roles being limited.
      3. School librarian – With the digitization of educational materials and online knowledge bases, the role of the school librarian is diminishing. Students find information using search engines, and school libraries are transformed into media libraries without the need for permanent staff to lend books.
      4. Laboratory technician in training – If schools introduce virtual laboratories (simulations) for science lessons, there will be less need for a physical school laboratory and therefore for a technician to operate it. Some experimental environments will be virtual, with demonstrations carried out by the teacher using digital tools.
      5. Standardized test administrator (evaluator) – Automatic machine evaluation is advancing; already now AI can grade short answers or essays in a specific context. If this expands, there will be less need for teachers or outside collaborators to manually grade standardized tests and essays, as computers will do that.
      6. Language tutor at universities – They are increasingly used in scientific publications language checking tools and style (especially for English, the lingua franca of science). Institutions may reduce the need for professional language proofreaders to review articles by 2035 because authors will use advanced language models to polish text.

Healthcare: The healthcare sector will experience a paradox due to AI – there will be more need for nursing staff, but less for administrative staff and some diagnostic specialists, where AI can perform the task faster or more accurately. The very personal doctor at the primary level is at risk.

      1. Medical transcriptionist (recorder of medical reports) – Traditionally, they listened to recordings of doctors and transcribed them. Today speech recognition systems They automatically transcribe doctors' voice recorders into text. This profession is on the verge of extinction as AI achieves high accuracy in medical transcription.
      2. Medical coder (diagnosis coding) – Coding medical services and diagnoses for insurance companies is a routine task that AI algorithms can handle very well. In hospitals, software reads reports and suggests billing codes; as a result, there will be fewer manual coders.
      3. Radiology Assistant / Basic Radiologist – AI has achieved great success in recognizing patterns in images (X-ray, CT, MRI). It is estimated that AI can analyzes radiological images often as good as a specialist and detects abnormalities. Study in the journal Lancet has estimated that AI could take over about 25% of administrative and basic diagnostic tasks in medicine by 2035. This means less routine work for radiologists – their time will be limited to challenging cases, while basic screening (e.g. reading a health report) will be automated.
      4. Pharmacy technician in a pharmacy – Pharmacies are introducing robotic systems for dispensing medications. Hospital pharmacies already use automated machines that accurately dose medications for patients. In drugstore pharmacies, there will be more online ordering and dispensing machines, so the jobs of pharmacy technicians (who prepare and search for medications on the shelves) may decrease, as this work will be done by a machine, and the pharmacist will only advise customers.
      5. Personal doctor – the primary level and decision-making, as well as basic examinations and analyses, will be performed by AI, which will mostly refer the patient either for physical treatment to a personal doctor – a second opinion, or immediately to a specialist at the second level.

Conclusion – Will your profession be a thing of the past?

Labor market 2035 will look quite different from today. Many of the 100 professions listed above will either almost completely disappeared or have only survived on a greatly reduced scale and in a transformed form. The main culprit for this reversal is the unstoppable progress technologies – especially artificial intelligence and robotics, who can take on repetitive, dangerous, or analytically demanding tasks without needing rest or pay. In addition to technology, they also add their own green passage (which eliminates obsolete industries) and changes in consumer habits (which require speed, digitality and convenience instead of personal contact).

However, the disappearance of these professions does not necessarily mean mass unemployment, but above all shift in new rolesJust as automation freed workers from manual labor and eventually shifted them into service and creative occupations, so too will new career opportunities emerge. The World Economic Forum predicts that despite job losses due to automation, human labor will remain essential in occupations that require creativity, critical thinking, empathy and complex communication – features where humans complement machines instead of competing with them. New industries will ask for experts for renewable resources, data analytics, cybersecurity, AI development, healthcare, eldercare, education and other professions that are emerging due to the very same trends that are eliminating other professions.

It is of crucial importance for individuals and society as a whole adaptation: lifelong learning will be needed and skills upgradingthat today's workers will find a place in the economy of the future. Governments and organizations have a duty to ease the transition – with retraining programs for vulnerable workers, promoting the creation of new jobs and providing social security for those who will have to cope during the transition. If we as a society successfully navigate these changes, we can achieve by 2035 that technology to people brought greater productivity and prosperity, while leaving the tedious and dangerous tasks to machines. After all, the purpose of progress is to improves quality of life, meaning that the disappearance of obsolete professions should enable the birth of new, more fulfilling jobs for future generations.

Sources: World Economic Forum, OECD, McKinsey, PwC, report Future of Jobs 2025, media articles and studies (Forbes, Lancet, Investopedia).

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