Millennials Fear Robots Will Take Their Job 1 Day | Debt.com
According to Graziadio's recent study, one in three millennials are afraid that robots will make the job hunt more difficult
Debt.com cites a Pepperdine Graziadio survey assessing millennial fears about automation
and the negative effect it might have on job prospects. The poll indicates that one
in three millennials fear automation will take over their roles at some point in the
future. Joe Pye's article quotes Associate Professor of Economics and Associate Provost
for Online Programs Dr. David M. Smith on his reaction to the Graziadio survey findings.
"The recession left an indelible impression on young people," says Dr. Smith. "But
in spite of these challenges, millennials still view their career prospects with cheerful
optimism." Pye goes on to cover what automation is and whether or not concerns of
worker supplantation are founded. According to Pye, recent studies indicate that while
technology makes some jobs obsolete, it often creates new ones. Dr. Smith agrees with
these findings as well as a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) study that shows jobs requiring
less education are more likely to turn to automation.