10 Dying Professions to Avoid Like a Plague

5. Telephone Operators

Employment Change: -26.6%

Telephone operators assist with connecting calls and providing information to callers. The decline in this profession is mainly due to the advent of automated telephone systems and the widespread use of digital communication platforms. Automated systems can efficiently route calls, provide information, and even handle basic inquiries, making human telephone operators less necessary. Additionally, the shift toward online communication, such as email and instant messaging, has reduced the volume of voice calls, further impacting the demand for telephone operators.