(12-19-2017 11:31 AM)Machiavelli Wrote:  http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-02-03...ustry-jobs

This is what I am talking about and that article should scare the hell out of 80% of Americans.

which is why infrastructure is going to be the next wave of job creation for those workers....

I just had a good friend lose his son two weeks ago on a rig.....

here's a caveat from your linky.....

Quote:The inevitable advance of technology and automation has upended industries such as car manufacturing and food processing. Now robotics is making its way into the oil fields by helping drilling activities and putting together heavy pipes.

For companies, more automation would mean higher efficiency, safer operations, and ultimately, lower drilling and production costs. For oil rig workers, it would mean that part of the jobs lost during the oil price downturn would never return. Also, part of the new job openings would require a different type of skill set: for example, information technology and advanced computer skills.

in no way do I see anything in this article as a negative....