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What is Freedom?

What most working class Americans possess is nothing like true freedom. They are kept just comfortable enough so that they will continue to serve as cogs in the machinery—but their productivity has been harnessed in the same way as has the productivity of those lower down in the pecking order who work 40 or more hours per week and yet still must apply for public assistance. Using data by the U.S. BLS, the average productivity per American worker has increased approximately 400% since 1950. The productivity of the labor force has increased dramatically, but wages have been uncoupled from that productivity—starting at around the Nixon era. From top to bottom—from the highest paid to the lowest paid wage earners (those who actually work)—we receive a meager fraction of the true fruits of our labor. Our wages, adjusted for inflation, are nothing like 400% higher than wages were in 1950. The number of hours we work per week also is not 400% lower. The American dream is predicated on the bedrock principle that hard work pays off. We have been taught to believe that a) the harder a person works, b) the more skill and talent a person possesses, and c) the more ability a person has to work well with others; the more success each such person ought to be able to enjoy. That’s what the concept of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness means to most Americans. Most people who “want to make American great again” probably would accept that definition.

The fat cats who own banks, corporations, governments, and so forth, have figured out how to keep us working their fields (so to speak) in an increasingly profitable manner from 1950 until now. They have figured out how to make our slice of the pie narrower and narrower, although we are the ones producing the pie and helping it to increase in size relative to the overall U.S. population. Even those of us who have figured out how to start our own businesses end up paying most of our profits to the fat cats at the top because smaller businesses must compete on price with publicly traded businesses who are unfairly favored by all three branches of the government. Therefore, small businesses are not able to afford to pay employees substantially more than big corporations pay employees because of the economy of scale created by the unlevel playing field that was becoming the new status quo as Nixon and his Supreme Court appointees began to work things out. They managed to fix things so that “our wealth circuit got plugged into our political circuit.” Government officials who work for the fat cats (pretty much all of them regardless of their political stripes) have continued to rig the game against the little guy. Because of high interest rates, low corporate tax rates, and exorbitant pay for top-level managers, we all end up working for the same few fat cats who exist at the very top of the pyramid.

To keep this system working and to keep us from revolting, all the fat cats need to do is make sure that, in the words of George Orwell, “some animals are more equal than others.” Even though we all get milked, shorn, and butchered, those of us who live in nicer houses in nicer neighborhoods are content to allow those at lower socioeconomic levels to suffer unfairly because their pain doesn’t touch us directly. We watch police brutality on the news but it doesn’t move us. We see public schools that are grossly underfunded and it doesn’t affect us. We have been taught to think of each other as different—depending on race, religion, and so forth. The fat cats have artificially divided us so that we will not work together to fight the oppression that touches all of us—as long as it doesn’t touch us equally: “Well, at least I’m better off than that guy over there.”

When we vote to preserve the status quo (voting for Joe Biden is a good example, but voting for Donald Trump, in a sneakier way, also is), we vote to keep ourselves at our current levels of freedom, which, as I’ve already explained, is not true freedom—because the quality and quantity of our labor has been uncoupled from our wages. The fat cats have figured out how to steal our productivity in the same way that Kings in wealthy kingdoms have stolen from the peasants who work “their” land. We still haven’t awoken to the fact that we all are yoked—that none of us are truly free.

The primary hindrance for all of us is a fear-based belief in scarcity. That’s why austerity is so devastating. “How you gonna pay for that?” We have failed to adjust our expectations higher as productivity has improved. This belief plays right into the hands of the fat cats. In this vastly wealthy country, there is enough for everyone to live well without exhausting the resources of the planet and without bullying other countries. We do not have to live in the world of Charles Dickens. But the fat cats have figured out how to keep the mid-level frogs on simmer so that they won’t align themselves with the increasingly desperate frogs who are being cooked at higher temperatures.

The way out of this dilemma is probably not going to be as simple as “Vote Blue No Matter Who.” As George Carlin points out: “Forget the politicians. They are irrelevant. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. You don't. You have no choice! You have OWNERS! They OWN YOU.” The only hope to fix this mess and get our productivity hooked back up to our wages is to reduce the influence of the fat cats who together control the planetary economic system. UNPOPULAR OPINION (at least to the fat cats): WHEREAS, money is the predominant way to control this planet; and WHEREAS, the fat cats possess most of the money; THEREFORE, we need to remove most of their money from them. Until we do, they will retain their influence and easily rig the next system—whether capitalism or communism. The real problem is how money flows and who controls that flow.

The people who are talented and industrious still deserve to be compensated in proportion to their talent and industry—particularly if their high ethical standards match their talent and industry. In a just system, those who would inevitably succeed at the highest levels should be able to live very well, as long as their high standard of living would not require others to live in squalor. Collectively, humanity would need to agree not to exploit and prey on each other and not to exploit the planet. We would need to agree that hard work and talent should pay off but that, at certain income levels, most of the surplus wealth of individuals and of corporations should be used to fund infrastructure and other items that can be clearly justified as beneficial for the common good. Banks and corporations should be limited in size and scope and occupations and industries that exist primarily to skim wealth from regular people should be abolished. The fat cats cannot hope to spend even a fraction of their wealth in ways that benefit them personally so we all should admit that, most of all, their wealth has been used to control the rest of us—their wars, their diseases, their “cures,” and their need for there to be so many of us all crowded together in utter dependence on them and on their systems.

Will the fat cats agree to all of this? Will their puppet politicians write and enforce the laws that would strip their masters of power? In short, can there be a solution that happens at the ballot box—or will the voter revolution that some envision end up with torches and pitchforks (or assault rifles and missiles) after all? If George Carlin was right, we must resign ourselves to our fate: “It’s never going to get any better, don’t look for it, be happy with what you’ve got.” He was referring to our educational system that now indoctrinates us in ways that make it easy for our masters to keep controlling us. If he was right, we need to educate ourselves in some other, better way so that we can stand up in unity with our fellow wage-earners and come to some agreements that will not allow for future predation. If Carlin is right, the fat cats will never agree with us. As Frederick Douglass stated: “Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will.” For the demand to be made in a way that foregoes bloodshed, everyone who works for a living will need to understand that we’re all in this together. We will need to come to an understanding that is based on the underlying principles of mutual abundance and justice. We will need to overcome our predatory instincts and allow our best motives to come to the front.

Carlin was right about our education system. Not only is education terrible at educating everyone from all walks of life, it is intentionally so. Those on the higher rungs of life have long been taught how to exploit others rather than being taught how to create a rising tide that could lift all ships. Our fat cat masters know where the weak place is in their vicious circle. If people could be truly educated instead of being indoctrinated, everything would change. If viable solutions are available and humanity continues down its predatory and mutually exploitative path, it is because we will be unable to discover the truths that are hidden in plain sight.

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A Career in Big Data

Every day, over 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated, and someone must gather, store, protect, and analyze it all. Big data is a term that has recently been thrown around a lot, but it has also turned into big business. Big Data Analytics is at the cutting edge of technology which has grown critical because it helps businesses improve their operations, make better decisions, and gain a competitive advantage. This is true for both firms and people working in the analytics field. There are a plethora of options available to professionals who have completed a Big Data Course.

As technology advances, this tendency is anticipated to accelerate even more during the next five years, resulting in a severe shortage of competent candidates. It’s now or never to break into this multibillion-dollar sector and land the job of your dreams.

The employment market for big data is wide open as a result of this rapid expansion. If you’re still not persuaded that Big Data Analytics is one of the most in-demand talents, let’s see the big picture:

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

Big data expertise is needed in practically every business. IT, banking, law enforcement, government, manufacturing, farming, retail, science, medical, and technical services are all possibilities. Depending on the business you select, you will be executing a wide range of tasks as a big data employee. If you work in law enforcement, for example, you may be building code to search through hundreds of criminal records or devise a better way to store fingerprints. If you choose a career in finance, you may be in charge of millions of bank accounts and statistical analysis. The possibilities are limitless. There is something to meet your abilities and career preferences, whether your interests are in security and software development or data management and storage.

SKILLS THAT ARE USEFUL IN BIG DATA WORLD

The majority of big data jobs need strong programming experience. C, Python, Java, and SQL are all languages you’ll need to be familiar with, if not proficient in. Other specialized talents, like analytics or statistics, may be required, although coding is not one of them.

Certifications in Hadoop, Apache Spark, and machine learning may also be necessary. You’ll require solid math abilities and familiarity with statistics and linear algebra, as well as some security and cryptography understanding.

TOP PRIORITY OF A LOT OF ORGANISATION

Organizations feel that Big Data Analytics is one of their top objectives since it helps them enhance their performance. Big data enables businesses to identify trends and patterns that may be used in the future. It may be used to discover which people are most likely to buy things, as well as to improve marketing campaigns by determining which ad methods have the best return on investment. It’s clear that companies that ‘know’ more than their competitors will outperform their counterparts over time.

With Big Data Analytics giving a competitive advantage, the use of essential Analytics technologies has expanded at an exponential rate.

WHAT A BIG DATA CAREER CAN OFFER YOU?

Big data jobs may be quite profitable depending on the role, as well as your skill and education level. Most people earn between $50,000 and $165,000 per year. Big data is not just a fascinating job that exposes you to cutting-edge technology, but it also pays well for you and your family. Pursuing a graduate education or a masters in data science or other such subjects of study is one of the best ways to gain this competence and demonstrate it to potential employers. Engineers, managers, and developers are the top-tier occupations in big data. Analysts, scientists, statisticians, and specialists are among the other high-paying big data occupations in demand. Engineers design the data storage and management architecture. Developers create software that collects, organizes, and monitors data.

HIGHEST PAID PROFESSIONS IN BIG DATA & DATA ANALYTICS

Big Data Engineer – Annual Salary Range: $130,000-$222,000

Data Architect- Annual Salary Range: $119,750-$193,500

Data Warehouse Manager- Annual Salary Range: $80,000-$160,250

Database Manager- Annual Salary Range: $111,250-$186,500

Business Intelligence Analyst- Annual Salary Range: $87,500-$185,500

Data Scientist- Annual Salary Range: $105,750-$180,250

Data Modeler Annual Salary Range: $80,750-$170,000

Database Developer- Annual Salary Range: $101,250-$172,750

Database Administrator- Annual Salary Range: $79,250-$160,500

Data Analyst- Annual Salary Range: $83,750-$142,500

Because the skills necessary for big data jobs are so complex, additional training and hands-on learning experience are typically required. The professional degrees in data science and big data offered by Britts Imperial University College are designed to give students a strong analytical and technical skillset as well as the opportunity to network with industry professionals and peers. These abilities are helpful and extremely practical on a day-to-day basis, even if you don’t want to pursue a career in Big Data. Data-driven judgments will always surpass intuition-based ones in the end but no amount of analytics, no matter how powerful, can replace the need for human understanding.

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AI Weekly: Facial recognition, deepfakes, privacy, and jobs automation defined 2019

As the year draws to a close, it’s instructive to look back at the months preceding to see what the future has in store. History is cyclical in nature, and this is true of the field of AI. Consider that backpropagation, an algorithm widely used in the training of machine learning systems, appeared as a theory as early as 1980, but it wasn’t until the 2010s that it returned thanks in part to cheap, powerful graphics card-based machines.

This year, four key issues in AI and machine learning rose to the fore: facial recognition; deepfakes and self-censorship in academia; privacy; and automation. In anticipation of 2020, here’s a look back at some of the issues that defined the industry in 2019.

Facial recognition

Facial recognition found itself in the news this year perhaps more than any other application of AI.

In early January, a team of MIT scientists alleged that Amazon Web Services’ facial recognition and analysis platform — Rekognition — distinguished gender among certain ethnicities less accurately than did competing solutions. Specifically, it failed to determine the sex of female and darker-skinned faces in select scenarios, mistakenly identifying pictures of women as men and darker-skinned women as men 19% and 31% of the time, respectively.

Amazon’s disputations aside, the study presciently spotlighted the types of biases to which AI can easily become susceptible. Research published by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) just last week found that, when conducting a particular type of database search, a number of facial recognition algorithms falsely identified black and Asian faces 10-to-100 times more often than Caucasian faces.

Beyond the bias problem, facial recognition technology’s scalability makes it ripe for abuse. This year, the NYPD ran a picture of actor Woody Harrelson through a facial recognition system because officers thought the suspect seen in drug store camera footage resembled the actor. We learned how China employs facial recognition to track the movements of its Uighur Muslim population. And AnyVision, a startup based outside of Tel Aviv, has come under scrutiny following reports that its products are used to watch Palestinians living in the West Bank.

A growing number of activists, academics, and lawmakers have called for restrictions or outright bans on facial recognition technology. This fall, California imposed a three-year moratorium on facial recognition use in law enforcement body cameras, and in May, San Francisco banned facial recognition use by police or city departments. Oakland followed suit in June, after which Berkeley passed a ban of its own. And in two House Oversight and Reform committee hearings last summer, some of the most prominent Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Congress joined together in proposals for legislative reform, following the introduction of the Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019, which would require businesses to receive consent before using facial recognition software.

Given the fierceness of the debate in Congress, academia, statehouses, and public forums like Capitol Hill, it’s fair to say that facial recognition was and will remain a hot-button topic.

Self-censorship and deepfakes

In a break from academic norms, OpenA in February opted not to make public the corpus used to train its state-of-the-art natural language processing model, known as GPT-2, nor the training code that accompanied it. In a blog post justifying its decision, OpenAI expressed concern that they might be used to generate synthetic financial news about specific companies, for instance, or screeds of racist or sexist text and fake reviews on sites like Amazon or Yelp.

OpenAI subsequently released several smaller and less complex versions of GPT-2 and studied their reception as well as the data sets on which they trained on. After concluding that there was “no strong evidence” of misuse, it published the full model — which was trained on eight million text documents scraped from the web — last month.

Critics of OpenAI’s decision argued that the firm exaggerated the danger posed by their work, and that it inadvertently stoked mass hysteria about AI and machine learning in the process. This aside, they assert that OpenAI disadvantaged researchers by depriving them of access to breakthrough AI techniques, and that it effectively prevented the research community from identifying faults in GPT-2 or coming up with potential countermeasures.

They have a point, but OpenAI’s fears weren’t entirely unfounded. Deepfakes, or media that takes a person in an existing image, audio recording, or video and replaces them with someone else’s likeness using AI, multiplied quickly in 2019. Deeptrace found 14,698 deepfake videos on the internet during its most recent tally in June and July, up 84% from last December. That’s troubling not only because deepfakes might be used to sway public opinion during an election or to implicate someone in a crime they didn’t commit, but because they’ve already been used to produce pornographic material and to swindle companies out of hundreds of millions of dollars.

Tech giants including Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon have teamed up with academic partners including MIT and Cornell to help fight the spread of AI-originated misleading media, but OpenAI’s hesitancy to release its model is a bellwether of the challenges ahead. Indeed, Experian predicts that in 2020, cyber criminals will use AI technology to disrupt commercial enterprises’ operations and create geopolitical confusion among nations.

Privacy

For all the good they’ve done, AI and machine learning algorithms have a major privacy problem.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, a division of the U.K.’s National Health Service based in London, provided Alphabet’s DeepMind with data on 1.6 million patients without their consent. Google (whose health data-sharing partnership with Ascension became the subject of scrutiny in November) abandoned plans to publish scans of chest X-rays over concerns that they contained personally identifiable information. This past summer, Microsoft quietly removed a data set (MS Celeb) with more than 10 million images of people after it was revealed that some weren’t aware they had been included. And ImageNet, an open source library commonly used to train computer vision algorithms, was revealed to have at some point contained depictions of intimate acts scraped from Google, Flickr, and elsewhere.

Separately, tech giants including Apple and Google have been the subject of reports uncovering the potential misuse of recordings collected to improve assistants like Siri and Google Assistant. In April, Bloomberg revealed that Amazon employs contract workers to annotate thousands of hours of audio from Alexa-powered devices, prompting the company to roll out user-facing tools that quickly delete cloud-stored data.

That’s all problematic given that increasingly, privacy isn’t merely a question of philosophy but table stakes in the course of business. Laws at the state, local, and federal levels aim to make privacy a mandatory part of compliance management. Hundreds of bills that address privacy, cybersecurity, and data breaches are pending or have already been passed in 50 U.S. states, territories, and the District of Columbia. Arguably the most comprehensive of them all, the California Consumer Privacy Act was signed into law roughly two years ago. That’s not to mention the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which requires companies to seek authorization before disclosing individual health information.

In response, Google and others have released libraries such as TensorFlow Privacy and PySyft for machine learning frameworks including TensorFlow and PyTorch, which provide strong privacy guarantees with techniques like differential privacy. Simultaneously, they’ve pursued techniques including federated learning, which trains AI across decentralized devices or servers (i.e., nodes) holding data samples without exchanging those samples, and homomorphic encryption, a form of cryptography that enables computation on plaintext (file contents) encrypted using an algorithm (also known as ciphertexts). And on the fully managed services side of the equation, tech giants like Amazon have moved to make their offerings comply with regulations like HIPAA.

Automation

While fears of job-stealing AI might have been overblown, automation is eroding the need for human labor.

A McKinsey Global Institute report published earlier this year found that women predominate in occupations that will be adversely changed by AI and machine learning. About 40% of jobs where men make up the majority in the 10 economies contributing over 60% of GDP collectively could be displaced by automation by 2030, compared with the 52% of women-dominated jobs with high automation potential.

These sentiments jibe with a March 2019 report from the U.K. Office for National Statistics (ONS), which found that 10% of the U.K.’s workforce (about 1.5 million workers) occupy jobs that are at “high risk” of automation. ONS forecasted that service workers — chiefly waiters and waitresses, retail inventory restockers, and entry-level salespeople — would be disproportionately affected, as well as those in agricultural, automotive, and service industries. And the department predicted that women, who in 2017 held 70.2% of high-risk jobs, would bear the brunt of the coming labor market shifts.

Whether they take up new work or acquire new skills in their current fields, it’s anticipated that tens of millions of workers will have to make some sort of occupational transition by 2030. Forrester found that automation could eliminate 10% of U.S. jobs in the coming months. And the World Economic Forum, PricewaterhouseCoopers, McKinsey Global Institute, and Gartner have forecast that AI could make redundant as many as 75 million jobs by 2025.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, various forms of universal basic income, such as regular payments to citizens regardless of income, have the endorsements of luminaries such as Richard Branson and Elon Musk. U.S. presidential candidate Andrew Yang made it a central part of his campaign for the Democrats’ nomination — he asserts that payments furnished by a value-added tax could kick-start economic development in regions of the U.S. that haven’t benefited from a wellspring of venture capital. As for Bill Gates, he’s suggested imposing a “robot tax,” whereby the government would extract a fee every time a business replaces an employee with automated software or machines.

Looking ahead

The challenges with AI are formidable. Facial recognition remains a potent and largely unregulated application of machine learning that’s enhancing — and in some cases creating — surveillance states. Deepfakes weigh heavily on tech companies and academics, along with the general public. Definitive solutions to the privacy questions in AI are elusive. And no matter whether workers reskill, automation is predicted to impact the livelihoods of millions.

What answers might 2020 hold? Tough to say. But for all the dilemmas posed by AI, it’s effected enormous positive change. AI this year achieved the state of the art in protein folding, which could pave the way for new therapies and medications. Various implementations of machine learning are being used to tackle global climate change. And AI has allowed people with speech and hearing impediments to use products that were previously unavailable to them.

As with any paradigm shift, there’s invariably some bad with the good. The industry’s task — and indeed, our task — is doing all within its power to advance the latter at the former’s expense.

For AI coverage, send news tips to Khari Johnson and Kyle Wiggers and AI editor Seth Colaner — and be sure to subscribe to the AI Weekly newsletter and bookmark our AI Channel.

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Kyle Wiggers

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These 10 Occupations Could Face Labor Shortages as Older Workers Retire

Some jobs are showing their age.

Certain occupations are facing potential shortages in the next decade due to an aging workforce and lack of young workers entering the field.

Our data journalist Alex Mahadevan did an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey. He compared the number of workers age 45 and older against workers age 16 to 24 to determine which occupations have the largest ratio of old to young employees.

We picked out nine jobs that are dominated by an older workforce and broke down what it takes to land a job in that field. But why would you want to work in a career that no one is joining, you ask?

Well, because the labor market is pretty darn hot right now, with U.S. Labor Department numbers showing that the number of job openings now exceeds the workforce. And if an occupation is facing a potential labor shortage due to retirement-age employees exiting, that means employers are going to have to compete to fill the gaps.

Stiff competition can potentially lead to better working conditions, with employers boosting pay, offering benefits and handing out bonuses in an effort to attract employees. The tight labor market also puts employees in a better position to negotiate for higher pay or more benefits.

So whether you’re figuring out what career path to take or considering transitioning to a new field, here are some jobs that are hurting for young blood.

9 Jobs With a Large Aging Workforce

Animal Control Workers

Number of workers 45 and older: 9,000

Number of workers under 25: Less than 100

Median pay: $35,520

Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Just in case you’ve never seen one of those heartbreaking commercials, animal control officers typically handle investigations of mistreatment, abandonment, dangerous or unattended animals. They are also in charge of enforcing local and regional animal treatment laws.

Along with an interest in working with animals, this profession requires knowledge of public safety, problem sensitivity and personal service skills. A lot of face-to-face time comes with the job, usually in volatile situations.

Most animal control officers receive on-the-job training, but there are other certifications and training programs available through institutions like the National Animal Care & Control Association.

Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers

Number of workers 45 and older: 74,000

Number of workers under 25: 2,000

Median pay: $137,330

Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree

The pilot shortage has been a hot topic in the news for the past year. Thousands of pilots are approaching retirement age but the number of young workers training for the occupation is low. Couple that with the increase in plane manufacturing and the growing demand for air travel, and you’ve got a shortage.

Obviously, this is a career that requires a lot of education, training and experience — you can’t just hop in the cockpit and start cruising the skies.

Applicants have to go through pilot school to obtain a pilot certification. And after that, there are more certifications, training and flight time to complete to work for an airline. Here’s some more info on how to become a pilot.

Librarians

Number of workers 45 and older: 104,000

Number of workers under 25: 10,000

Median pay: $58,520

Typical education requirement: Master’s degree

Considering the dominant aging workforce, maybe the “old librarian” trope isn’t too far off. This occupation can be found in academic, public, private and school libraries, as well as the federal government.

Aside from a passion for the written word, librarians typically have a master’s degree in library and information science. They can also hold a master’s in a specialty field. Librarians in public schools may be required to have an extra level of certification.

Morticians, Undertakers and Funeral Directors

Number of workers 45 and older: 28,000

Number of workers under 25: Less than 100

Median pay: $51,850

Typical education requirement: Associate’s degree

Tasks for morticians involve arranging and directing funeral services. This can include consulting families, preparing remains and contacting cemeteries.

This occupation can be taxing, considering the subject matter and the fact that it requires employees to be available long hours, including weekends. Death rarely sticks to a 9-to-5 schedule.

Along with an associate’s degree in mortuary science, this profession typically requires some apprenticeship experience and licensing. Accredited programs that offer mortuary studies can be found through the American Board of Funeral Service Education.

Compassion and strong personal skills are needed to work in this profession. On top of that, time management and organization play major roles, seeing as how morticians are overseeing an event. And bonus points if your last name is Addams.

Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Number of workers 45 and older: 14,000

Number of workers under 25: 1,000

Median pay: $33,690

Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

This is one of those jobs that you don’t really think about until one day you see someone stocking a claw machine with stuffed animals.

Aside from restocking, the occupation includes inspecting and repairing machines as needed, so maintenance and mechanical skills are needed. More specific knowledge will depend on the type of machine that needs servicing but could include circuit boards, processors or computer hardware.

Private Detectives and Investigators

Number of workers 45 and older: 47,000

Number of workers under 25: 4,000

Median pay: $50,700

Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Private detective might conjure images of Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys, but it’s actually a lot more modern than that. Aside from private eyes, this occupation can include loss prevention officers, asset protection detectives and field investigators. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills top the list of requirements for this gig.

Tasks in these positions might be pre-employment checks, investigating fraudulent insurance claims or obtaining information for criminal court cases. So, it’s a little less glamorous than “The Maltese Falcon” would lead you to believe.

Writers and Authors

Number of workers 45 and older: 123,000

Number of workers under 25: 10,000

Median pay: $61,820

Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Ah, an occupation close to my heart. This group includes copywriters, poets, lyricists, novelists, playwrights, biographers and screenwriters, to name a few. So, you don’t have to be the next Tolkien to get in on this career.

A bachelor’s degree is reported as the average education level, but experience will go a long way in this field as well. Obviously, the top skills include writing and reading comprehension, but others that one might not think of include sales, marketing and customer service. Basically, there are writing jobs found in more areas than you think.

Archivists, Curators and Museum Technicians

Number of workers 45 and older: 29,000

Number of workers under 25: 3,000

Median pay: $51,760

Typical education requirement: Master’s degree

Archivists, curators and museum techs actually have a bright outlook, with a 10% to 14% projected growth rate between 2016 and 2026. But the gap between the young and aging workforce is hard to ignore.

Along with a graduate degree, people in these roles typically have strong organizational, reading comprehension and research skills. Day-to-day activities could include transcribing, appraising and authenticating historical documents or permanent records. That, and protecting the Declaration of Independence from Nicolas Cage.

Chiropractors

Number of workers 45 and older: 34,000

Number of workers under 25: Less than 100

Median pay: $68,640

Typical education requirement: Doctoral or professional degree

This is another occupation that is projected to see growth over the next decade, but the current young workforce is extremely low.

The majority of respondents in this field listed a doctoral or professional degree as the typical education requirement, but chiropractors technically don’t have to go to medical school. They earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited chiropractic program and become licensed practitioners.

Bus Drivers

Number of workers 45 and older: 413,000

Number of workers under 25: 21,000

Median pay: $40,780

Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Remember Dorothy Harris, the bus driver in “Forrest Gump?” We saw her drive Forrest to school and then do the same for his son some 30 years later. That little movie tidbit is oddly factual, considering that the median age of bus drivers is 53 and the ratio between young and old workers is 19.6%.

Obviously, bus drivers should be skilled at operating a motor vehicle — but they also must be willing to sit for long hours in an enclosed space and interact with customers frequently.

Government positions take up about half of the industry, such as school or city bus drivers, but there are other roles such as charter and warehouse bus operators.

Kaitlyn Blount is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. Alex Mahadevan is a data journalist at The Penny Hoarder.

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Crisis and Stability Administration: A Occupation of a Various Sort

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They didn't automatically have particular instruction in the subject, and simply because crisis management duties ended up "off the side of the desk," they did not get the consideration they deserved. These days, unexpected emergency and disaster response departments are discovering the rewards of appointing positions to strictly oversee the crisis administration perform - an individual whose attention isn't divided. This opens up a entire area of occupations for individuals who aren't first responders, but who would thrive in a work where they are just as instrumental in saving life, preserving our surroundings, and guarding folks and property from catastrophe. What Are Some of the Work in this Discipline? Depending on your instruction, experience and training, there are a number of profession paths you can consider. The most widespread occupation titles consist of: Emergency System Coordinator Disaster Planning Professional Director of Protection and Stability Supervisor of Security Company Continuity Specialist Danger Administration Professional Unexpected emergency Program Coordinator: 1 occupation route is as an or emergency system coordinator for your neighborhood city or municipality. In this role, you will place collectively and update the community's crisis plan, which will contain an evaluation of hazards and hazards in the area, and techniques for avoidance, mitigation, reaction and recovery. In layman's phrases, the program will response the pursuing questions: What varieties of emergencies is my neighborhood susceptible to? Are we located in an earthquake zone? Do several trains carrying harmful supplies run by way of our group? If it rains also significantly, are we susceptible to mud slides? What strategies can we put in spot to avert emergencies from getting location completely - or mitigate their consequences if they do come about? Need to we restrict building permits in mud slide regions? Distinct lifeless trees in forest fire zones? Outline obvious catastrophe response routes? How will the local community handle the response if an unexpected emergency does arise? Where will we set up an Crisis Operations Centre (a place from which an emergency can be managed)? Who ought to be associated - do we need reps from very first response agencies, hydro, forestry, Initial Nations? How will they be skilled and know how to function collectively? In which will the standard public go if an crisis occurs? Do we have a team of educated Emergency Social Companies employees to make sure that receptions centres are established up and staffed? When the crisis is over, how will the community recuperate? Are a lot of folks, animals and organizations displaced? Has infrastructure, such as streets, hydro or railways been disrupted? Will we want to liaise with non-earnings catastrophe corporations for restoration assistance? You will also be liable for setting up and preserving the Emergency Functions Centre (EOC), building interactions with individuals, businesses, and companies in your neighborhood, and controlling coaching and exercising packages. For example, throughout preparing for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, the City of Vancouver ran a number of workouts simulating crisis occasions that could come about. These workouts served identify gaps in education or skills that could then be remedied prior to the occasion. Exactly where Else Are Crisis System Coordinators Utilized? These days, you will uncover emergency administration professional positions in a lot of corporations, such as colleges, universities, hospitals, health care corporations, utility organizations and non-public businesses like purchasing centres and accommodations. In these businesses the duties are similar - you nevertheless develop the unexpected emergency management strategy, create relationships and prepare education and exercising plans - but the distinction is that your major audience is not the people of your community, but the employees, students, buyers or tenants at your firm. Your work is to make certain plans are in area to protect your folks and house before, for the duration of and soon after an emergency. An additional function in these positions is organization continuity. Typically, you will produce a business continuity prepare to make certain that essential organizational features can carry on if a catastrophe happens and you will be able to get company processes back up and operating as shortly as possible soon after an incident. For instance, you might make plans to duplicate and retailer crucial pc information, this sort of as pupil, consumer or accounting data, at a safe second place - so if there is a fire, flood or other incident, you will nevertheless be able to obtain files. This part has turn out to be so crucial in modern years that some businesses retain the services of certain enterprise continuity expert positions. Expert Positions: In addition to the positions described previously mentioned, several bigger communities employ specialised positions such as: Emergency Social Solutions Director Emergency Social Solutions Volunteer Coordinator Lookup and Rescue Supervisor Training Professional Exercise Style Coordinator Moreover, several worldwide not-for-earnings companies assist in aiding communities react to and recuperate from emergencies and disasters. These businesses are many, ranging from nicely-recognized associations these kinds of as the Red Cross and St. John's Ambulance to lesser acknowledged corporations focused on a certain spot, this kind of as huge animal disaster reaction. A lot of fulfilling profession options are accessible with these businesses, this sort of as: Disaster Preparing Assistant Catastrophe Aid Coordinator Volunteer Coordinator The Merging Fields of Unexpected emergency Administration and Protection So in which does safety appear in? Historically, the fields of unexpected emergency management and safety have been individual. The crisis manager designed programs about organic disasters and emergencies, while the security manager or director of protection and protection would be accountable for maintaining the campus, workplace or neighborhood protected from felony activity. Even so, more than the very last 10 years, these fields have been merging, especially with private companies, such as universities, hospitals, and utility and transportation organizations. Today, many companies have created departments that merge these features. In other organizations the roles are blended. In addition to the unexpected emergency administration functions described previously mentioned, in these combined roles you can be predicted to be in cost of or coordinate normal security capabilities, such as: Perimeter and building protection techniques and procedures Controlling security guards Threat examination and administration Investigating legal and other incidents and liaising with law enforcement How A lot Will I Make? Relying on your educational qualifications and knowledge, you can anticipate to make among $36,000 and $a hundred and ten,000 every year. Modern substantial level work postings have achieved as higher as $a hundred and forty,000. Listed here are some standard salary ranges: Unexpected emergency software assistant with a non-public group, university, clinic or federal government company: $36,000 to $forty five,000 every year. Unexpected emergency coordinator, instruction coordinator, physical exercise design coordinator or business continuity specialist with a college, healthcare group, personal organization, government agency or group: $45,000 to $65,000 yearly. Emergency software manager with a tiny to medium-sized neighborhood: $sixty,000 to $ninety,000 yearly. Manager of Security and Unexpected emergency Administration for a university, healthcare facility, utility organization, or casino: $sixty five,000 to $100,000 yearly. Director of Emergency Management for a massive town: $ninety,000 to $a hundred and forty,000 every year. What Kind of Training Do I Want? For unexpected emergency coordinator or instruction expert roles, you should have a least of a Certification in Emergency Management. You may possibly also think about a expert certificate in an location this kind of as exercise style. For progressive roles, leadership roles or roles combining emergency management, business continuity and stability functions, an tutorial diploma or bachelor degree is recommended. The place Can I Research? Crisis management and stability programs are now presented at select universities and faculties throughout Canada. You can select from certificate level plans that prepare you in standard skills, and diploma and bachelor degree programs, that can give you with a robust foundation of administration and management expertise in addition to reports in emergency arranging and company continuity. Some packages at the bachelor amount even merge reports in unexpected emergency and safety administration to fulfill the work specifications of these merging fields. Some programs are offered on-website, whilst other people are offered fully on the web. What Sort of Expertise Do I Require? To qualify for an entry amount position, usually you will want the bare minimum of a certificate and some encounter in communication, software coordination, volunteer coordination, place of work techniques or customer support. Listed here are some entry stage roles that you can frequently take on a portion-time basis, and will provide a useful foundation in some simple features: Client Service Consultant Communications Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Workplace Assistant Stability Guard A excellent way to boost your odds of landing that initial work is to volunteer with an organization included in general public basic safety or disaster response. Some corporations to consider are: Unexpected emergency Social Providers Lookup and Rescue St. John's Ambulance The Pink Cross The Catastrophe Animal Response Group

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DS9 season 5 liveblog

[Season index: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PS]

Apocalypse Rising

This is the worst device prototype... :D

Sisko makes a very handsome Klingon!

"But don't forget, this is still your fault." I knew they'd have to make a joke about this... :D

The Klingon practive! :D

Dukat does a Renegade interrupt... :D "It was either that or trust in Mister Worf's ability to lie. And frankly, I have more faith in my weapons"

How does nobody recognize Worf?!

Okay, so when Odo "got sick" he was actually poisoned by the Founders to bring him to them for judgement except it was to implant him with false information so that they would assassinate Gowron for them, except if they managed to kill Gowron it would have been obvious he was a Klingon, and if they caught Martok in the field his identity would have been exposed, so maybe they just intended them to be caught and be a reason for escalation, but none of this is addressed...

What was the official reason for invading Cardassia anyway, I don't remember after marathoning so fast?

The Ship

I like O'Brien and Muniz

of course a female Vorta wears a bright colored dress with giant cleavage, heavy makeup, and earrings

oh god, did the boy actually die? :O

I freaking knew it was a changeling aboard

god, so many people died because of miscommunication?!

(This trope is pretty much my worst nightmare aaa) 

this is one of the most upsetting stories so far :( I don't think even Hard Time made me cry for so long...

Looking for par'Mach in All the Wrong Places

Julian...

Worf has good taste!

"What house is she from" Boy you have a surprise waiting for you! :D

grow up, Julian, seriously... :D

poor Worf, what an embarrasment

what a happy poly family!

someone's jealous, Odo!

aw everyone, stop making their lovely arrangement awkward

oh Worf, when will you see it :D

aww just accept that the three of you are married now

that's what you get for being nosy at the beginning of the episode, Julian :D 

congrats on the sex, everyone! :D I didn't expect Quark to actually get lucky with Grilka... And I'm so happy that Worf finally got laid properly -- it was so sad to watch his human-like advances on Deanna and that one half-Romulan in TNG.

this episode watered my crops, cleared my skin etc. it's been an hour and I'm still in a great mood

...Nor the Battle to the Strong

Bashir's unstoppable monologue claims another victim

I really like this dynamic -- young Jake who didn't know what he was getting into and feels very out of place, and the mature and experienced Bashir seen from his perspective

oh god, Bashir is so happy and relieved to see Jake and even apologies while Jake is about to be crushed by his guilt, I'm going to cry :(

Bashir is such a kind person :(

The Assignment

Yikes, you two really messed up! "I have to be in surgery, operating." "On who?" "I'll find someone."

Wow, Rom's really a genius

I hope this was *the* O'Brien suffering episode of the season and he'll be free for the rest of it! It was pretty tame, especially compared to last year...

Trials and Tribble-ations

I've been looking forward to this episode for years! And I just rewatched The Trouble with Tribbles for preparation.

What did Bashir do to his hair?!

"I'm a doctor, not an historian"

omg Odo in the same frame as Uhura and Chekov!

damn, they're really good at pasting new characters into the archive footage :D

Dax repeating Spock's line :D

going back to the greyness of the DS9 ops after all these bright colors...

This is really a perfect example of an anniversary/tribute/crossover episode! All of those disappointing cameos in TNG look even weaker now. And the visuals are incredible. I expected them to just but back and forth between old and new footage, not to actually edit TOS scenes -- and so cleanly!

Let He Who is Without Sin...

Poor introverted Worf...

I still don't want to see Julian/Leeta but at least they came here to break up

Worf I'm pretty sure this is illegal not to mention tremendously stupid

welp this was bad

Things Past

yikes Garak, no the Bajorans don't appreciate you playing devil's advocate

poor Dax "ran out of speculation" trying to justify standard filming conventions :D

y i k e s @Dukat

Garak: "I never knew we were such messy conquerors. I remember the occupation being a little more tidy than this." Sisko: "Everything's tidy when someone else is doing the cleaning." Garak: "The Bajorans were much more suited for this sort of thing than we were. Servile work is in their nature." also yikes

Dax is hyper-competent this time. like we’ve seen in “Past Tense”, she has a talent for impersonating someone from the past

"When your people resort to terrorism and violence, they're fighting against order, against stability, against the rule of law, and this must be stopped" this is all about trying to convince Odo that the Founders are right, isn't it

A reversal of "Necessary Evil" -- this time it's Odo who didn't magically spend years enforcing order for the occupants and still remain innocent. Odo as a "former Cardassian oppressor" is a story that was waiting to be told (even if this episode is weaker than Necessary Evil). The further I go, the more I become convinced that Odo is the best character and the heart and thematical center of the entire story. 

I... don't really understand Garak's part in this episode. Dax is better than him as a secret agent, Odo is better both at being a Cardassian oppressor and at reflecting on it. It's not like I expected Garak to go "omg I learned my lesson" at the end, but I was waiting for something. He comes off kind of naive and incompetent about the whole thing. And Odo of all people saying "Interesting that a simple tailor should just happen to have a high-level security code" is out of season or out of character and either way has no place here. Which kind of makes me lose faith that the rest of Garak’s behavior -- why is he so eager to parrot anti-Bajoran propaganda? -- is a part of some long pre-planned arc. By now I kinda have a feeling that the writers just throw out random lines and hope the actor’s skill will save them.

The Ascent

Odo is Cassandra Pentaghast :D

How did they survive in these conditions without food and water? Sometimes I don't know if I'm too weak & spoiled or the writers are exaggerating the hardships their characters go through...

Jake-Nog subplot got solved too fast

Rapture

What, they just change uniforms overnight in the middle of the season?!

"Those of you who were in the Resistance, you're all the same. You think you're the only ones who fought the Cardassians, that you saved Bajor singlehandedly. Perhaps you forget, Major, the Cardassians arrested any Bajoran they found teaching the word of the Prophets. I was in a Cardassian prison camp for five years and I can remember each and every beating I suffered. And while you had your weapons to protect you, all I had was my faith and my courage."

Look, I can understand why Sisko is choosing his visions over everything, and maybe I would have done the same, but this still squicks me and I don't want to watch it

Let me guess, all this religious propaganda will be justified because Sisko's vision will reveal something super important about the Dominion's moves

can we not go back to Bajoran spirituality any time soon please

(Why did the visions start, anyway? He was zapped by the holosuite computer, so what?)

Btw, if, judging from the uniforms, First Contact happened between the previous episode and this one, I'd like a reference to it? Worf, you were there! Sisko, that was the Borg! Hello?

The Darkness and the Light

ouch D:

if he was just a servant, how does he have the skills and knowledge for precize and difficult attacks like these?

"He wanted to protect the innocent and separate the darkness from the light. But he didn't realise the light only shines in the dark and sometimes innocence is just an excuse for the guilty" why is Kira talking like this... what kind of OOC bullshit...

maybe it's just because I caught Bryan Fuller's name in the credits, but this just felt like an episode of Hannibal... A string of brutal and overcomplicated murders, a grotesque villain with poetic speech, focus on misogynistic violence... I sure hope Discovery is nothing like this! I'm so angry Kira's friends died for this nonsense

the only good part was Kira’s unrepentant speech

The Begotten

Baby changeling! Odo gets "The Offspring" of his own! Let's hope this one has a happier ending...

is it just me or is Bashir prettier than usual in this episode?

Odo don't put the baby in a cup!!! what if someone drinks it?! D:

oh god, he's making Odo do these things himself D:

what a magical moment!!! aaaa

oh no Odo was so happy I just knew they'd kill his baby

he's holding it in his hands :((

I had a feeling they'd be able to link!! Even the conclusion is like "The Offspring" -- the father absorbs his child. I expected the story to end with Odo having to give it to the Founders because only they can save its life/raise it for some reason

Odo and Kira bonding over losing their babies :(

finally, a great episode again!

For the Uniform

Loving the manual departure scene! But how exactly is Nog relaying communications to the engine room?

I continue to understand nothing about the Maquis situation. What's a "Maquis colony"? I thought only the terrorists themselves used that name, not the civilians they protected? 

Eddington's use of chemical weapons against civilians is presented as moral event horizon, but Sisko's retaliation in kind is postfactum approved by Starfleet? I thought he was bluffing, and I assume his crew thought he knew what he was doing which is why they didn't object, but Eddington expected him to act like a villain and he literally did?? He used weapons of mass destruction against an entire planet populated by humans who may or may not be Federation citizens (or, alternatively, Cardassian citizens, which might be even worse politically). But that's fine, because the entire population of that planet managed to evacuate before the poison killed them. I don't know how to go on watching the show after this.

In Purgatory's Shadow / By Inferno’s Light

Bashir is great :D

Aw, Bashir isn't going with him? :(

hate to agree with Dukat, but yeah, this is inappropriate

"The man is a heartless, cold-blooded killer" "Like I said, he's a Cardassian"

w h a t

damn, just as I thought Julian was being unusually cool at the beginning of the episode, he turned out to be a changeling

okay, I knew about Dukat and the Dominion and had been waiting for it. but I'm stuck on Changeling Bashir. How long? Since before the uniform change? I feel betrayed. I want to believe it was the real Bashir in The Begotten! Not only because I love that episode -- the presence of a Founder would have changed the plot completely!

I thought I could spend one episode without gushing about how Dukat is written, but apparently not, so here it goes. This plot twist makes perfect sense on so many levels! Sisko has commented before on how quick Dukat was to join the winning side after the fall of the Obsidian Order. Dukat himself made a big speech about missing the good old times when Cardassia was feared (and as a viewer, I kind of miss that too...). Cardassia is the main antagonist of the show's past and the Dominion -- of present/future, and their autoritarian nature is pretty similar. As far as I remember, Dukat hasn't met the Founders before and is probably unaware of their deep hatred of solids, plus his usual overconfidence makes him underestimate the Dominion’s power, so I can see how he would treat this like any other alliance. I hope this means we'll see more Cardassians again, not just Jem'Hadar exploiting their territory and resources. 

I wish Ziyal were a bit more conflicted over the entire thing -- she spent her entire life idealizing her father and trying to justify his actions, and taking off the rose-tinted glasses should be more difficult and traumatic than "Oh I guess all of you were right and my dad is a bad guy after all".

Doctor Bashir, I Presume

Leeta, just ask him out yourself!

lol, Bashir should have told them about the hologram...

I knew the big spoiler, but assumed the genetic enhancement was prenatal, so the actual story about parental ableism still came as a surprise. I hope this will be discussed again in the following episodes! 

The story about a son who has good reasons to resent the father but forgives him in the end is a bit to similar to The Begotten, but I don't mind that much.

Miles is such a good friend :')

All of the A-plot was great, but the B-plot slightly spoiled the impression.

The resolution of the problem is what should have happened in the first place. Julian is in no way responsible for what was done to him as a child!

So if we didn't take this perfect opportunity to talk about changeling!Bashir now, I guess that won't be discussed ever?

A Simple Investigation

"I've done things in my life I'm not proud of, too. You worked for Draim, I worked for the Cardassians. I never had the courage to walk away. You did. I admire that"

Bashir and O'Brien's larping :D

I thought Odo wasn't capable of enjoying this kind of thing?

"Once, on my homeworld, I had an experience that you might consider sexual" uh... did I miss something? 

remember season 1 when Odo was adamantly aroace? good times...

wait what did he do with her hand?

the plot was so boring I had to force my self to focus on screen. and why make Odo fall in love (again) and have sex? that's stupid, leave him alone

Business as Usual

How come Quark is shunned by absolutely everyone? And the general disapproval is represented by Kira (who herself admits that weapon trade saved Bajor), Sisko (who used WMD only a few episodes ago) and Dax (a big fan of a certain culture built around violence).

Ties of Blood and Water

Just as I was thinking that this season has a lot stories with daddy issues, and that Kira doesn't have a father -- this guy shows up! Aww, Kira is so happy to see him"! I hope this doesn't mean he'll be dead by the end of the episode...

"I'm dying" of fucking course........

SHE JUST THREW A CUP RIGHT AT HIS FACE this is incredible

(Kira is literally too tired to deal with his shit. And it's beautiful. I don't think I've ever seen anything like her body language, expressions and voice in this scene. She doesn't even dignify his "sick little games" with a single shifting of pose before that one sharp movement to throw the cup.)

(at first I thought the cup broke as it hit his face, which was a completely delightful image, but sadly not what happened)

Kira, he was a member of the Central Command, what did you expect?

Weyoun is great :D

Kira, have you finished questioning him or not? If not, you shoud continue, regardless of your personal relationship.

I really enjoyed this episode, though there are some things that don't let me be truly impressed by it. It was pretty predictable; Kira's anger seemed naive and immature, and the revelation at the end did not completely disperse that impression.

From reactions of Odo and Bashir, who say nothing like "It's your duty to continue asking him questions" it seems like their interviews were over, but the montage and Dukat's poisoning attempt suggest the opposite. All of that is a shame, because this episode is my favourite kind of DS9 episode.

Ferengi Love Songs

Why is the Nagus of all people completely fine with her wearing clothes?

It's disappointing to go back to status quo. I thought the new life without a Ferengi business license would mean character development, but apparently not. And Ishka is weaker here than in Family Business.

Soldiers of the Empire

Always love a good Klingon episode! Honor! Fighting spirit! Jadzia and Worf being awesome!

Also I'm greatly amused that Julian was assigned to be an intelligence officer of all things.

Children of Time

O'Brien is the only one who reacts normally to this creepy situation...

The premise of the entire story doesn't work for me because apparently we're supposed to think that being stuck on an isolated planet with little technology is idyllic instead of horrifying??? I'd do a lot of things just to prevent that. Imagine all the inbreeding that must happen with only 48 ancestors, eww.

Oh boo fucking hoo, you won't have descendants on the planet, well you'll have about as many in the real world in 200 years, plus your absense at DS9 won't deal a strategic blow to the security of the Alpha Quadrant -- why isn't anyone talking about that?

And as usual with time loop stories, it's hard to take the entire thing seriously because -- what happened the first time? Did Jadzia fail to check the logs? Did they not meet their future descendants at all, sat for two days on the empty planet repairing the ship and just happened to stumble upon the anomaly on their way out? By interacting with the crew, the colonists are already changing the timeline, so there's no reason to believe that going back in time will preserve their history instead of making a new version of it.

Blaze of Glory

Eddington is like people who complain about products that have too many 'chemicals'

The writers didn't know what to do with the Maquis so they wiped them out offscreen and tried to wrap up the story with another team-up of rivals, but Eddington is no Dukat and the story itself is not strong enough. RIP Maquis storyline, you were a mess.

Empok Nor

Ouch, Garak, don't so casually bring up O'Brien's greatest traumas!

I have a bad feeling about all of these young nameless officers...

That doesn't look like a great environment for someone with claustrophobia

Cardassian faces always look so great in chiaroscuro! Since season 2 I've wanted to see Garak in this lighting, and the show finally delivers.

"You're right. I'm an engineer" :D

Very cheesy episode, but I enjoyed it more than any of the Mirror ones...

In the Cards

The scene with the crazy doctor and bargaining with Bashir are really hilarious...

"It is enough to know that you and I have found so many common interests. I feel that we are very much alike. :))))" "*grabs his ear* No. We are nothing alike. Nothing at all. :))))))"

What a wonderful episode!!! (But where was Dax?)

Call to Arms

"We're losing the peace, which means a war could be our only hope"

THIS IS SO EPIC!!! And finally, Sisko's prophecy in "Rapture" comes true.

General impressions:

Dax was reinvigorated! -- by the romance or not, but she seemed more vibrant than ever this season. Bashir got more character development! O'Brien suffered a little less than in the previous years! Dukat got to be openly antagonistic!

As usual, my favorite part is the main epic plot. There were three great comedy episodes this time: Par'Mach, Tribbles and Cards. Other favorites: Nor the Battle to the Strong; Things Past; The Begotten; Doctor Bashir, I Presume; Ties of Blood and Water.

Once again, Klingons are allies, Cardassians are enemies, and Quark is not an outcast. Must we cling so hard to the status quo?

[kennethherrerablog]

These 10 Occupations Could Face Labor Shortages as Older Workers Retire

Some jobs are showing their age.

Certain occupations are facing potential shortages in the next decade due to an aging workforce and lack of young workers entering the field.

Our data journalist Alex Mahadevan did an analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey. He compared the number of workers age 45 and older against workers age 16 to 24 to determine which occupations have the largest ratio of old to young employees.

We picked out nine jobs that are dominated by an older workforce and broke down what it takes to land a job in that field. But why would you want to work in a career that no one is joining, you ask?

Well, because the labor market is pretty darn hot right now, with U.S. Labor Department numbers showing that the number of job openings now exceeds the workforce. And if an occupation is facing a potential labor shortage due to retirement-age employees exiting, that means employers are going to have to compete to fill the gaps.

Stiff competition can potentially lead to better working conditions, with employers boosting pay, offering benefits and handing out bonuses in an effort to attract employees. The tight labor market also puts employees in a better position to negotiate for higher pay or more benefits.

So whether you’re figuring out what career path to take or considering transitioning to a new field, here are some jobs that are hurting for young blood.

9 Jobs With a Large Aging Workforce

Animal Control Workers

Number of workers 45 and older: 9,000

Number of workers under 25: Less than 100

Median pay: $35,520

Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Just in case you’ve never seen one of those heartbreaking commercials, animal control officers typically handle investigations of mistreatment, abandonment, dangerous or unattended animals. They are also in charge of enforcing local and regional animal treatment laws.

Along with an interest in working with animals, this profession requires knowledge of public safety, problem sensitivity and personal service skills. A lot of face-to-face time comes with the job, usually in volatile situations.

Most animal control officers receive on-the-job training, but there are other certifications and training programs available through institutions like the National Animal Care & Control Association.

Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers

Number of workers 45 and older: 74,000

Number of workers under 25: 2,000

Median pay: $137,330

Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree

The pilot shortage has been a hot topic in the news for the past year. Thousands of pilots are approaching retirement age but the number of young workers training for the occupation is low. Couple that with the increase in plane manufacturing and the growing demand for air travel, and you’ve got a shortage.

Obviously, this is a career that requires a lot of education, training and experience — you can’t just hop in the cockpit and start cruising the skies.

Applicants have to go through pilot school to obtain a pilot certification. And after that, there are more certifications, training and flight time to complete to work for an airline. Here’s some more info on how to become a pilot.

Librarians

Number of workers 45 and older: 104,000

Number of workers under 25: 10,000

Median pay: $58,520

Typical education requirement: Master’s degree

Considering the dominant aging workforce, maybe the “old librarian” trope isn’t too far off. This occupation can be found in academic, public, private and school libraries, as well as the federal government.

Aside from a passion for the written word, librarians typically have a master’s degree in library and information science. They can also hold a master’s in a specialty field. Librarians in public schools may be required to have an extra level of certification.

Morticians, Undertakers and Funeral Directors

Number of workers 45 and older: 28,000

Number of workers under 25: Less than 100

Median pay: $51,850

Typical education requirement: Associate’s degree

Tasks for morticians involve arranging and directing funeral services. This can include consulting families, preparing remains and contacting cemeteries.

This occupation can be taxing, considering the subject matter and the fact that it requires employees to be available long hours, including weekends. Death rarely sticks to a 9-to-5 schedule.

Along with an associate’s degree in mortuary science, this profession typically requires some apprenticeship experience and licensing. Accredited programs that offer mortuary studies can be found through the American Board of Funeral Service Education.

Compassion and strong personal skills are needed to work in this profession. On top of that, time management and organization play major roles, seeing as how morticians are overseeing an event. And bonus points if your last name is Addams.

Coin, Vending and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers

Number of workers 45 and older: 14,000

Number of workers under 25: 1,000

Median pay: $33,690

Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

This is one of those jobs that you don’t really think about until one day you see someone stocking a claw machine with stuffed animals.

Aside from restocking, the occupation includes inspecting and repairing machines as needed, so maintenance and mechanical skills are needed. More specific knowledge will depend on the type of machine that needs servicing but could include circuit boards, processors or computer hardware.

Private Detectives and Investigators

Number of workers 45 and older: 47,000

Number of workers under 25: 4,000

Median pay: $50,700

Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Private detective might conjure images of Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys, but it’s actually a lot more modern than that. Aside from private eyes, this occupation can include loss prevention officers, asset protection detectives and field investigators. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills top the list of requirements for this gig.

Tasks in these positions might be pre-employment checks, investigating fraudulent insurance claims or obtaining information for criminal court cases. So, it’s a little less glamorous than “The Maltese Falcon” would lead you to believe.

Writers and Authors

Number of workers 45 and older: 123,000

Number of workers under 25: 10,000

Median pay: $61,820

Typical education requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Ah, an occupation close to my heart. This group includes copywriters, poets, lyricists, novelists, playwrights, biographers and screenwriters, to name a few. So, you don’t have to be the next Tolkien to get in on this career.

A bachelor’s degree is reported as the average education level, but experience will go a long way in this field as well. Obviously, the top skills include writing and reading comprehension, but others that one might not think of include sales, marketing and customer service. Basically, there are writing jobs found in more areas than you think.

Archivists, Curators and Museum Technicians

Number of workers 45 and older: 29,000

Number of workers under 25: 3,000

Median pay: $51,760

Typical education requirement: Master’s degree

Archivists, curators and museum techs actually have a bright outlook, with a 10% to 14% projected growth rate between 2016 and 2026. But the gap between the young and aging workforce is hard to ignore.

Along with a graduate degree, people in these roles typically have strong organizational, reading comprehension and research skills. Day-to-day activities could include transcribing, appraising and authenticating historical documents or permanent records. That, and protecting the Declaration of Independence from Nicolas Cage.

Chiropractors

Number of workers 45 and older: 34,000

Number of workers under 25: Less than 100

Median pay: $68,640

Typical education requirement: Doctoral or professional degree

This is another occupation that is projected to see growth over the next decade, but the current young workforce is extremely low.

The majority of respondents in this field listed a doctoral or professional degree as the typical education requirement, but chiropractors technically don’t have to go to medical school. They earn a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited chiropractic program and become licensed practitioners.

Bus Drivers

Number of workers 45 and older: 413,000

Number of workers under 25: 21,000

Median pay: $40,780

Typical education requirement: High school diploma or equivalent

Remember Dorothy Harris, the bus driver in “Forrest Gump?” We saw her drive Forrest to school and then do the same for his son some 30 years later. That little movie tidbit is oddly factual, considering that the median age of bus drivers is 53 and the ratio between young and old workers is 19.6%.

Obviously, bus drivers should be skilled at operating a motor vehicle — but they also must be willing to sit for long hours in an enclosed space and interact with customers frequently.

Government positions take up about half of the industry, such as school or city bus drivers, but there are other roles such as charter and warehouse bus operators.

Kaitlyn Blount is a staff writer at The Penny Hoarder. Alex Mahadevan is a data journalist at The Penny Hoarder.

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