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While we haven't quite reached the age of flying cars, we've certainly made significant strides in civilization. Gone are the heydays of goldsmiths and wheelwrights, but an element of those jobs live on in one form or another. With advancements in technology and science, so come changes in jobs.
And while there are certainly more than 12 occupations that will stand the test of time -- like artist and politician -- check out this list of jobs that have staying power:
Updated October, 2009
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While we haven't quite reached the age of flying cars, we've certainly made significant strides in civilization. Gone are the heydays of goldsmiths and wheelwrights, but an element of those jobs live on in one form or another. With advancements in technology and science, so come changes in jobs.
And while there are certainly more than 12 occupations that will stand the test of time -- like artist and politician -- check out this list of jobs that have staying power:
1. Doctor
Why it's everlasting: While humans pride themselves on being the most intelligent of species, we still have a mortality rate, and we still get bumped, bruised and diseased along the way. We will always need people to investigate and treat our medical conditions.
2. Teacher
Why it's everlasting: There will always be a need for education, and there will always be a need for people to do the educating.
3. Mortician
Why it's everlasting: Unless a solution for mortality is found and available to everyone, there will always be a need for someone to care after the deceased.
4. Waste Disposal Manager
Why it's everlasting: Humans create a lot of waste, biologically and otherwise. We'll always need people to maintain and relocate our messes.
5. Scientist
Why it's everlasting: Humans will always ponder our surroundings and how everything works. We need people to dedicate their lives to the cause and effects of our actions and our environments to deal with changes.
6. Tax Collector
Why it's everlasting: As the old saying goes, "In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." For all reported income, there will always be a form of collection to aid government programs.
7. Barber
Why it's everlasting: People will always need to have their hair cut and groomed.
8. Soldier
Why it's everlasting: Even if world peace were a reality, there would still be a fear of future wars based on history.
9. Religious Leader
Why it's everlasting: As people continue to ponder the meaning of their own existence, a majority find a need for people to assist them with a form of spiritual guidance.
10. Law Enforcement Officer
Why it's everlasting: If we are dependant upon a system that governs, we will also be dependant upon people to enforce the rules of that system.
11. Farmer
Why it's everlasting: One of the basic human needs is food and, even though farming is increasingly consolidated, there will still be a need for someone to grow it.
12. Construction Worker
Why it's everlasting: In the same way we'll always need food, we'll always need a form of shelter to protect us from the elements. We will always need construction workers to build and repair our buildings.
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Jul 14th 2009 @ 5:51PM jvz826
What the hell????? Ummmmm....this list has forgotten the NURSES!!!! Ummmm..let's not forget....THE DOCTORS ARE USELESS THEIR NURSES!!! We are the ones who deal directly with the patients more one on one...so may I remind everyone that NURSES will always be needed as well!!! Remember that the next time you have a sick loved one in a facility!!!!
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Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:08PM canie
shut up! You are wrong!
Jul 22nd 2009 @ 12:32AM deborahjrn
You are so right. I was horrified to read this. Does something think the doctors are going to stay all the time in the hospital and monitor his patient, give them their pain medication,and generally be there if needed. Especially in a life threatening situation. Blah to this article. Must not have done really good research
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:11PM Charley
Another Nurse screams DITTO!
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:20PM bruce
Yeah we need someone to do the paperwork, there is little patient care anymore
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:36PM dee
lets not forget good ole housekeepers.....cause thatsnot an easy job.
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:29PM DEEDEE
I get so tired of hearing that!!!!! Without my doctors I will be dead! Regardless of their bedside manners!!!!
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:42PM nae
OOH!!!! Let not forget the nursing assitance.CNA deal directly with the pt. DOC OR NURSES will be lost with out them
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:32PM jO ANN
you're right. But lets not forget to include cnas(certified nurses aides). they work right along with the nurses. They are part of nursing. Nurses and cnas are very important. they will always be needed.
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:32PM Denoony
Good for standing up for yourself,as a fan of nurse Jackie, I applaud you
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:35PM NoONE
wow doctors could easily learn the role of nurses they arnt really needed....REMEBER THAT
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:38PM John
Right on!! Nurses are some of the unsung heros among us.
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:37PM jeremiah
"THE DOCTORS ARE USELESS THEIR NURSES!!!!"
I'd say Nurses are useless without knowledge of the english language
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:40PM Bill
I am not sure about that. I went to my ortho and not only weren't there any nurses but the wasn't even a receptionist as she was out for three weeks. A lot of folks think they're irreplaceable - think again
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:49PM John
I agree!! Nurses rock. They do most of the work, give most feedback, help the patient. If it wasn't for nurses, the healthcare system would fall apart.
I'm not a nurse. Too old to start now.
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:45PM msando5
You are so right we the NURSES do what the MD's don't. Actually we know the pt. best.
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:48PM Amanda
and lawyers, judges and clerks to the judicial system? Hello???
Jul 22nd 2009 @ 9:19AM kimlady242
with no money to buy new cars it will be hard for a salesman to live on commisions
Jul 21st 2009 @ 5:16PM Neerudge
Nurses more than doctors. Diagnosis can be done offshore too. But you need a nurse right there to help the patient day to day
Jul 21st 2009 @ 2:59PM pem
Agree, as long as there are doctors there will be nurses, there is no way they would do patient care like the nurses do. They tell the nurses what to do, they dont do it, except for surgery and the like, and who is there helping them, a team of nurses.