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Bored Panda got in touch with personal finance expert Sam Dogen, and he shared a few thoughts on upskilling and changing careers, as well as what skills are likely to endure no matter how much time passes. Dogen is the founder of the popular Financial Samurai blog and the author behind the bestseller How To Engineer Your Layoff.

"Any skill that involves hands-on building or fixing will endure, but not everyone prefers working in that capacity. To safeguard against AI, it's essential for everyone to cultivate a personal brand. A strong personal brand enhances your employability, keeps you competitive, and helps you attract more business than those with weaker or no brands," he told us in an email.

"Additionally, learning to invest in artificial intelligence is crucial. Whether we like it or not, AI is set to disrupt nearly every job. By investing in the very AI companies that are changing the landscape, you can hedge against the risk of job loss due to automation. As the saying goes, 'If you can't beat them, join them.'"

I can tell time on a clock with hands and Roman numerals. I can also come to a complete stop at stop signs.

Final score:

82points

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Morten Jul Lægaard 3 weeks ago

We are still a few 😄

26points

According to the International Monetary Fund, artificial intelligence will likely affect nearly 40% of all jobs. Meanwhile, an Adecco Group and Oxford Economics poll of 2,000 executives found that 41% of them expect to employ fewer people because of AI.

The World Economic Forum warns that the biggest job losses due to AI will likely be seen across administrative and secretarial roles, as well as factory and commerce roles. It’s administrative jobs—especially—that are vulnerable to digitization and automation. So, someone who works in a clerical or secretarial role may be feeling particularly anxious about the not-so-far-off future.

In the meantime, Goldman Sachs predicts that around 18% of global work could become automated, affecting around 300 million jobs due to generative AI. Advanced economies will probably be impacted more than developing ones.

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Map reading and being able to use a paper map to get where I am going without turn based directions.

Utterlybored: I tested off the charts on map reading/navigation back in fourth grade. Centuries ago, I could have had a career. Now, my brilliance has been usurped by a free app.

S-L-F , Francesco Paggiaro Report

Final score:

64points

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sbj 3 weeks ago

Even though I have GPS if I'm going on a journey to a new destination I always consult a map beforehand to get an idea of the direction I need to go so whatever happens accidents/road closures I don't get lost

16points

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According to Dogen, it's common to feel overwhelmed by the many options for upskilling or changing careers. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to manage this. "Start with a self-assessment to evaluate your skills, interests, and values. Then, set clear, achievable goals for what you want to accomplish—whether it’s a new job, a promotion, or a complete career shift," he told Bored Panda.

"Do some research on industries that align with your skills and prioritize acquiring the most relevant ones. Take manageable steps to build your confidence along the way. Online learning platforms are great for flexible, self-paced courses, so take advantage of them."

He added that networking is key here, too. "Connect with professionals in your desired field through events and online communities to gain insights and uncover opportunities. Be open to experimentation in your current role by volunteering for cross-functional teams or shadowing colleagues."

Meanwhile, it can be useful to embrace a growth mindset where you view setbacks as valuable learning experiences. "If you're still feeling overwhelmed, consider working with a career coach for personalized guidance."

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Hand sewing? Actually, I still use this skill occasionally, even despite the fact that most people now simply toss out such torn and worn clothing.

I find hand sewing an extremely relaxing activity. And rewarding.

Final score:

64points

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Josephine Blogs 3 weeks ago

This is still a useful skill.

28points

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I know how to shear, wash, card, and Spin wool. I also know how to dye the fibre using plant dyes. At this point all of my socks, mitts, toques, scarves, and sweaters have been made by me.

Dontblink-S3 , Surene Palvie Report

Final score:

61points

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Brenda Spagnola-Wilson 3 weeks ago

This is actually an amazing skill to have! People are willing to pay more for items handcrafted like that!

28points

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Writing in cursive.

kesh2011: I'm 52 and my son is 13. I'm trying to teach him how to write cursive. I got a card written in cursive just yesterday, and he couldn't read it.

BlueGreenTrails , Pixabay Report

Final score:

56points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 weeks ago

I don't care how you write as long as it's legible.

11points

As we’ve covered previously, the jobs that are likely to be the most resilient to the spread of AI are very likely to be those that require emotional intelligence, lots of creativity, as well as critical thinking. Broadly speaking, the more human interaction your job entails, the more future-proof it might be. Of course, there are no guarantees, but that’s the current line of thinking.

Furthermore, other skills that should continue to be in demand will be those that require lots of manual dexterity and adaptability. To put it bluntly, they probably won’t invent cheap robots that could replace even the worst plumber anytime soon. So, anyone who’s built their fortune working with their hands should be safe… for now…

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I used to remember at least 50 phone numbers, friends, family and work. Ironically I used to work for the phone company.

RegularJoe62: I used to do that as well. If I had to dial a number more than a couple of times, I'd memorize it. Now I know three numbers: mine, my wife's, and our landline (yes, we are dinosaurs; I give it to businesses that actually need a phone number).
Well, four if you count my home phone number from when I was a kid, which I haven't dialed in nearly 40 years.

mamabear-50 , Pixabay Report

Final score:

49points

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leendadll 3 weeks ago

Same. My current memorized list contains 2: mine and the vet. But now I accidentally memorize credit card numbers after a single glance

6points

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Using the card catalog/Dewey Decimal system.

Used to be your go-to-guy for doing library research.

joeditstuff , MART PRODUCTION Report

Final score:

49points

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Daniel Atkins 2 weeks ago

Ever time see a mention of the Dewey decimal system I think of Conan the Librarian from UHF "Don't you know the Dewey Decimal system?!".

7points

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I know how to use a DOS operating system.

Odd-Pollution-2181 , Pixabay Report

Final score:

49points

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MyNameIsNotAPortent 3 weeks ago

Obligatory Linux screenshot

29points

glorious_cheese , Tima Miroshnichenko Report

Before the spread of AI in public, job loss due to technological progress seemed like something that only happened in history books. We don’t see too many chimney sweepers, lift operators, or switchboard operators these days, do we? Meanwhile, many labor-intensive and dangerous jobs have undergone fundamental changes after the Industrial Revolution due to continuous developments in automation.

These days, however, all of this change seems very close. Some people are worried that they might become obsolete and will have to change career paths. Others are already feeling the impact on their livelihood. It’s fairly likely that you personally know someone who’s an artist, translator, accountant, telemarketer, data analyst, or writer who’s getting fewer projects to work on and potentially losing savings-oriented clients.

#10

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Film developing and print making.

Kaurifish: I spent so much of my teen years learning chemical photography. Thank goodness for digital, but I resent the wasted skill points

Final score:

43points

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Daniel Atkins 2 weeks ago

Black and white was fun color has a learning curve.

6points

#11

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Being able to drive a manual car. Believe it or not, this skill is disappearing with the younger generations Most cars and even large trucks are now auto and there's little reason for the common person to need to learn manual. I feel like saying "I got my "manual" license sounds super dated. Used to be a badge of honour, back in the day 🤣🤣.

snowy24000 , Norma Mortenson Report

Final score:

42points

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Pernille 3 weeks ago

Not an outdated skill yet, most if not all or the rest of the world drives manual cars, it is mostly in north america that people drives automatics.

36points

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#12

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I’m a really good speller. 😂.

Final score:

41points

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deejak 3 weeks ago

Playing Scrabble is still a thing.

11points

Do you have any skills that you feel have become completely outdated or even outright obsolete, dear Pandas? Which ones are you most proud of, even if they might not be all that useful in this day and age? How do you feel about your current career path and skillset in the Age of AI? We’d love to hear your thoughts on all of this. If you have a spare moment, share them in the comments!

#13

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I know how to parallel park a car with a standard transmission on a severe incline —.

Provee1 , Erik Mclean Report

Final score:

40points

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Pernille 3 weeks ago

Of course you do, otherwise you wouldn't have passed your driving test. At least not in Danmark where I got mine.

10points

#14

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Celestial navigation. I can use a sextant and figure and fix my position.

ZealousidealAntelope , jefe king Report

Final score:

40points

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El Dee 2 weeks ago

Just a couple of years ago our navy reverted to teaching this to new sailors. They realised there was no backup nor anyone with the skills to navigate if the ship's systems went down..

19points

#15

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Fast forwarding or rewinding a cassette tape to the exact start of the song I want.

Playful_Lifeguard387: Also, rewinding or fast forwarding a cassette by spinning it on a pencil or Bic pen to save the batteries in your Walkman

airckarc , Dmitry Demidov Report

Final score:

36points

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Legendbird 3 weeks ago

And spinning the tape around the BIC. Probably terrible for the tape, especially at the end, but so quick.

2points

#16

My entire degree is ancient… I graduated 40 years ago with a graphic arts degree… literally none of what I learned is used today because of computers… we oldsters refer to ourselves as “designasaurs”.

FunTaro6389 Report

Final score:

35points

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WubiDubi 2 weeks ago

Style must transcend methods though?

3points

ImCrossingYouInStyle , Wim van 't Einde Report

#17

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I can utilize a slide rule. And type 150 wpm.

jk_pens: OK, using a slide rule is definitely an outdated skill but wicked cool. I have some of my dad's, and one day, I will figure them out. I know he showed me the basics like 40 years ago

Final score:

34points

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Ash 3 weeks ago

I think the typing is still useful. I use it at work. Also, I do most of my internet browsing on a laptop because that tiny touchscreen on my smartphone drives me INSANE.

15points

#18

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed How to repair the Pershing missile system.

gadget850 , Alice B Report

Final score:

34points

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David Morgan 3 weeks ago

OK, this HAS to win 'most obscure skill' on this list.

31points

#19

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Being able to throw a rolled newspaper over the top of my manual 1971 Toyota Corolla left-handed and land it inside the newspaper delivery boxes beside the mailbox 8 out of 10 times.

wuzziever , OSX II Report

Final score:

34points

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deejak 3 weeks ago

Impressive!

11points

#20

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Morse code.

Iforgotmypwrd: I learned Morse code around 2005. It was outdated then, and I don’t remember it, but I think it’s good some people still know it. Just in case.

K2TY , Chris Curry Report

Final score:

32points

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General Anaesthesia 3 weeks ago

Morse is still the only way to tap "S O S" on the hull of a sunken submarine while gasping for air.

11points

#21

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I can hand milk a cow. I think that qualifies as outdated.

TravelingGen , Pixabay Report

Final score:

30points

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Justin Tyme 3 weeks ago (edited)

Not outdated. A cow may still need to be milked by hand if it has a certain injury or an illness such as mastitis.

16points

#22

I know how to use a mimeograph machine. I can print off a bunch of stuff for you and let you sniff the fumes before it dries !

NJCurmudgeon Report

Final score:

29points

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WindySwede 3 weeks ago

Is this how mimes come to be? 🙃

4points

#23

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Read, turn pages, and fold The NY Times or any large newspaper with one hand without hitting any pages on your fellow cramped passengers inches away. It’s a special skill you do while standing and your other hand holds the subway car hanging straps (pre-bar era in 70’s and earlier).

tonyrocks922: My fourth-grade teacher spent half a day teaching my whole class how to do the subway fold for the New York Times!

zenmaster75 , Daria Obymaha Report

Final score:

27points

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Fembot 3 weeks ago

Ha, that’s could be a mandatory skill to prove you’re a real New Yorker. That and with the proper NY accent yelling ‘I’m walking here!’

3points

#24

Adjust the knobs on an analog TV to make the picture clear. Recently picked up a mid-80s Emerson TV off Facebook marketplace to use with an Atari 2600 and it was fun to adjust using actual knobs including the good old Vertical Hold.

jk_pens Report

Final score:

27points

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WubiDubi 2 weeks ago (edited)

Digital screen car steroes still have FM manual adjusts. Thankfully there is a touch screen and a tune by physical k**b option. Is BP going to censor that? Edit: yes.

3points

#25

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I can fix typewriters.

Worried-Alarm2144 , Min An Report

Final score:

25points

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Philly Bob 2 weeks ago

To this day I still use the "Peek and Poke" method! :)

4points

#26

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Detassling.

back in the day, to make seed corn, you had to walk down every row of corn and pull the tassles (male ends of the corn stalk off) so they wouldn't pollinate themselves. herds of highschoolers would be recruited for a two week season to detassle corn.

I believe this is all done by machine now.

cmh_ender , Todd Trapani Report

Final score:

25points

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WindySwede 3 weeks ago

But just seed corn, not regular corn for eating or animal feed?

4points

#27

I am loving these responses and feel right at home! The only thing I can add is canning. My specialties are chutneys and jams. I also have eight bottles of vanilla extract curing in my closet.

SpanArm Report

Final score:

25points

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Ace 3 weeks ago

I used to be really impressed when Americans would talk about canning fruit, but then I realised that they didn't mean they were using actual tin cans, but glass bottles. Yeah, that's what we call "bottling". I only realised this a few years ago😳

8points

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#28

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I know how to do a form of shorthand called speed writing. I was also pretty good at Gregg, though nothing of that has retained in my brain. Unfortunately the only thing it’s done is made my personal notes look crazy for anyone else to read. Even writing a list to my family gets odd. Speed writing uses principles of phonetic cursive where you omit vowels and capitals change the sound of the letter.

troysmarina: I still use Gregg shorthand! I haven't had to use it at work for about 10 years, but I use it for notes for myself all the time. Warning: it ruins your regular handwriting.

Nelyahin , Louis Bauer Report

Final score:

22points

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Jill Rhodry 2 weeks ago

It was Pitman's for us

5points

#29

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Compass reading. Got diverted in Michigan over and over again Just followed the compass on my rear view mirror and made it to Kentucky with zero problems and got to see some coolio stuff too.

mmacto , Valentin Antonucci Report

Final score:

22points

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Geoffrey Scott 3 weeks ago

My Mom and I got separated in Lakeland Fla. Oldest daughter with her. My wife said "you are lost", "no dear, just not where I want to be". 'Internal' compass got us back on track.

6points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#30

I used to be able to fix my own car.

Eliotness123 Report

Final score:

21points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 3 weeks ago

I think manufacturers have deliberately made cars far more complicated than they need to be.

9points

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#31

I was always really good at setting the clock on my VCR.

PrivateTumbleweed Report

Final score:

17points

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WubiDubi 2 weeks ago

Not only do us GenX do this but also the oven-clocks of our parents and our kids.

5points

#32

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Using punch cards to run a BASIC program.

Netphilosopher , Vitor Diniz Report

Final score:

17points

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Morten Jul Lægaard 3 weeks ago

Wrong picture. OB means database cards.

10points

#33

I know how to wallpaper a room.

tallgirlmom Report

Final score:

17points

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Grenelda Thurber 3 weeks ago

Wallpaper hanging is outdated? I just paid a guy $3500 to wallpaper three bathrooms. I bought the wallpaper at...wait for it...Home Depot, that place that makes bank selling all the obsolete things no one wants anymore.

3points

#34

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Drafting. Took 4 years of it in high school, but post-college did 3D drafting for engineering firms on computer and found almost every technique I'd learned was obsolete. No one draws technical diagrams with a pencil any more.

Deyachtifier , Lex Photography Report

Final score:

16points

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Guess Undheit 3 weeks ago

Being able to read old blueprints on existing buildings will be invaluable. I took it in high school (two classes in two years) and it has been one of the most valuable skills I ever learnt. Even if it's just for drawing, it's highly useful. If I ever design a Tiny Home, I'll be doing the layout myself on paper, exactly what I want because I know how to do it.

3points

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#35

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I know how to start a car using a starting handle (manual crank).

fost1692 , Jonathan Robles Report

Final score:

16points

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Khavrinen 2 weeks ago

Always remember to hold your thumb parallel to your palm, not wrapped around the handle, so that if you get a kickback it won't break your thumb.

1point

#36

Restoring black iron Singer sewing machines. It was a skill I developed as my covid hobby.

I can also tune a points and plugs engine with a mechanical carburetor.

Cav3tr0ll Report

Final score:

15points

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keyboardtek 3 weeks ago

Thank goodness electronic distributors and fuel injection became the standard. Points wore out every few months.

2points

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#37

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Mental math. Just the basic stuff, but I’m really quick.

Final score:

13points

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Ace 3 weeks ago (edited)

So, you're really quick at mental arithmetic? Yeah. OK, what's 37 times 129? 1457!. That's nowhere near! Yeah, but it was really fast.

7points

#38

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed I can tune any carburetor.

141bpm , cottonbro studio Report

Final score:

13points

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keyboardtek 3 weeks ago

A440?

1point

#39

I'm a tape surgeon. I can fix almost any audio or video tape and make it playable again.

Echterspieler Report

Final score:

13points

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WindySwede 3 weeks ago (edited)

Like in that Netflix series, of the creepy moldy walls in that apartment house? Edit: 'Archive 81'

3points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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#40

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Using hand signals when driving.

Gold_Stranger7098 , Lisa Fotios Report

Final score:

11points

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Russ Kincade 3 weeks ago

Here in California I see people using one particular hand signal a lot.

11points

#41

I can still splice a 16mm movie film and thread the projector properly. It got me out of more than one high school class to rescue a panicked teacher back in the day.

hippysol3 Report

Final score:

11points

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Philly Bob 2 weeks ago

Yup! Also 35MM film with 4 sprocket holes per frame and 5 holes for 70MM. If you gwacked it up, it would jump out of frame at the splice.

1point

#42

I can drive a horse pulling a carriage.

Hotspot40324 Report

Final score:

10points

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Justin Tyme 3 weeks ago

I see that every day. I live in an area with a large population of Amish.

4points

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#43

I can compose and set type for letterpress printing. I'm reasonably fast and accurate. Good spacing, justifying, slugging, blocking etc. I can ever set curved type. The lead in my bloodstream is the proof.

ThinkItThrough48 Report

Final score:

9points

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WubiDubi 2 weeks ago

Spell checking backwards is more impressive.

0points

#44

I’m an expert in engine performance on 60’s-80’s automobiles. If it ain’t running good, I can use an oscilloscope to fix it and make it purr. I can re-build a Rochester carburetor with my eyes closed. Too bad, there aren’t very many left.

Round-Dog-5314 Report

Final score:

9points

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WindySwede 3 weeks ago

That's why you should charge alot when you fix them!

4points

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#45

People Shared What 30 Skills They Acquired That Are No Longer Needed Memorising where every different product was in the massive warehouse I used to work in. There were thousands of different components for all sorts of data driven machines (computers, automatic teller machines, printers, etc), and the logistic system back then was really basic - you had to know where to start looking yourself.

Most of my day - besides arranging all the repairs (back in the day when repairs were cost effective!) - I would be constantly on the two-way directing staff to the right location in the warehouse for the right part! If I didn’t have the vox headset on for 12 hours a day, I felt like a part of me was missing haha ☺️.

anon , Antonius Natan Report

Final score:

6points

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Geoffrey Scott 3 weeks ago

Seems kind of silly not to have an inventory system of SOME kind. Be able to have standard locations and such. (Aisle F, rack B level 4)

2points

#46

Running the butcher line on a turkey farm. Now days it's all automated.

lickmastrr Report

Final score:

4points

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R.A. Haley 2 weeks ago

I used to deliver to a poultry processing company. Once I saw the chicken carcasses being hung by their feet on a long chain that went from a truck up and overhead through the wall and into the building. Thought it was interesting until I saw several of the "carcasses" flap their wings. That place was on the bad side of several animal rights groups for years, and they finally went bust.

1point

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Which of the outdated skills do you find most surprising?

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Ash 3 weeks ago

The people on this list are going to be extremely useful in a post-apocalypse.

9points

Janissary35680 Premium 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the reassurance. It's something to look forward to, I guess.

4points

Angela C 2 weeks ago

I purposely have no useful skills so that I'll die quickly in an apocalypse

1point

Adz86 2 weeks ago

Still useful.

0points

Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

Such an apocalypse could happen. Our current civilization is more vulnerable than we think it is.

0points

Justin Tyme 3 weeks ago (edited)

I can (usually) remove, without breaking, cassette tape, VHS or beta tape, or 8-track tape that is tangled inside a tape player. When I was a teenager, I became known in my home town for being able to do this and got the tape out of tape players for quite a few people.

5points

Philly Bob 2 weeks ago

Then having to clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstan to clear out all the gunk.

0points

oktopus 3 weeks ago

I can identify most types of car which were on the roads of western Europe between about 1977 and 1985.

4points

Pernille 3 weeks ago

Me too. Did you also go on camping trips through Europe? We should make a card game.

1point

Ash 3 weeks ago

I learned how to do symbolic logic in college (like algebraic equations, but with logic). It was useless then and it's useless now, but boy, was it fun!! (Yes, I'm the kind of person who diagrams sentences for fun.)

4points

Judes 2 weeks ago

This is still taught at university. It's not outdate, but just very specialised.

0points

mandy the capibara 2 weeks ago

Ooh these are really my people! I felt so at home with all these old fashioned skills. I have sometimes been made fun of a little for my love of sewing, gardening, preserving foods, etc, but to me, these activities are so calming! And so.. embodied( if thats the word for it?) You don't have to think about it, your hands know what they are doing. a great thing in today's society.

2points

Roberta Surprenant 2 weeks ago

I was a licensed pasteurizer and a goat cheese maker, I have also done post mortem care before turning deceased over to the morticians.

2points

K- THULU 3 weeks ago

Back in the mid 80s got my certificate in theatre lighting using a manual desk..... 6 months later the first digital desks turned up.... that was a waste of my time....

2points

Bored Seb 2 weeks ago

I used to be an Action Script 3 specialist (RIP Flash)

1point

anaisbananas 2 weeks ago

I know how to safely can (jar, shelf stable) meats and low acid foods.

1point

Adz86 2 weeks ago

Lol gen z is in so much trouble when they finally stop screaming trauma at working and have to get jobs.

1point

iseefractals 2 weeks ago

My coolest outdated skill is bookbinding. Folding the pages, stitching them together....engraving wood for the covers and spine, treating leather, or fabric and applying it to the wood so the engraving is visible and flush, and applying gold leaf, dying, painting or staining the engraved portions. Soap making and paper making as well.

1point

Auntriarch 2 weeks ago

That sounds lovely, the bookbinding.

1point

Robin Roper 2 weeks ago

I can give you the correct time of day within a few minutes if outside based on the position of the sun, location of the shade, and the "feel." Sometimes it's useful.

1point

Hassel Davidhoff 2 weeks ago

I don't know that it really makes the cut but I can tune a guitar by ear. Most of my friends can't.

1point

roddy 2 weeks ago

I can do bookkeeping with a ruled ledger. Don't think anyone does it anymore now that there are spreadsheets.

1point

90HD 3 weeks ago

Not super old, but I don't see my Roblox Studio creating skills coming in handy later.

1point

arthbach 3 weeks ago

Out dated: no longer useful or modern. Many of the skills listed here are still very useful.

1point

Ashlie Benson 2 weeks ago

I've got one: I still treat all people like people, and not just NPC's in my life.

0points

justagirl 2 weeks ago

I can knit! I'm still figuring out the purl stitch, but heck, I can knit a scarf and that's all I need right now.

0points

Chich 2 weeks ago

I can get a campfire going in a downpour.

0points

John Nelson 2 weeks ago

Blacksmithing. Specifically the old hand tools and architectural stuff, I even used to demo at one of those living history places.

0points

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Ash 3 weeks ago

The people on this list are going to be extremely useful in a post-apocalypse.

9points

Janissary35680 Premium 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the reassurance. It's something to look forward to, I guess.

4points

Angela C 2 weeks ago

I purposely have no useful skills so that I'll die quickly in an apocalypse

1point

Adz86 2 weeks ago

Still useful.

0points

Freya the Wanderer 2 weeks ago

Such an apocalypse could happen. Our current civilization is more vulnerable than we think it is.

0points

Justin Tyme 3 weeks ago (edited)

5points

Philly Bob 2 weeks ago

Then having to clean the heads, pinch rollers and capstan to clear out all the gunk.

0points

oktopus 3 weeks ago

I can identify most types of car which were on the roads of western Europe between about 1977 and 1985.

4points

Pernille 3 weeks ago

Me too. Did you also go on camping trips through Europe? We should make a card game.

1point

Ash 3 weeks ago

4points

Judes 2 weeks ago

This is still taught at university. It's not outdate, but just very specialised.

0points

mandy the capibara 2 weeks ago

2points

Roberta Surprenant 2 weeks ago

I was a licensed pasteurizer and a goat cheese maker, I have also done post mortem care before turning deceased over to the morticians.

2points

K- THULU 3 weeks ago

Back in the mid 80s got my certificate in theatre lighting using a manual desk..... 6 months later the first digital desks turned up.... that was a waste of my time....

2points

Bored Seb 2 weeks ago

I used to be an Action Script 3 specialist (RIP Flash)

1point

anaisbananas 2 weeks ago

I know how to safely can (jar, shelf stable) meats and low acid foods.

1point

Adz86 2 weeks ago

Lol gen z is in so much trouble when they finally stop screaming trauma at working and have to get jobs.

1point

iseefractals 2 weeks ago

1point

Auntriarch 2 weeks ago

That sounds lovely, the bookbinding.

1point