Amanda Stewart+FollowJobs We’ll Never See AgainEver wonder what happened to the milkman or elevator operator? The 1950s were packed with jobs that barely exist now. Think: gas station attendants who did way more than pump gas, typists working in pools, and projectionists juggling film reels. Even telephone switchboard operators—yep, real people connecting your calls! Tech and changing times made these roles nearly vanish. Wild how fast things change, right? Which of these would you bring back for a day? #ThrowbackJobs #Nostalgia #WorkHistory #JobCareer136Share
Christy Jones+FollowJobs You Won’t Believe Used to ExistEver heard of a knocker-up? Imagine someone literally tapping on your window to wake you up for work! From human alarm clocks to people manually resetting bowling pins, these jobs were once totally normal—and now they’re basically extinct. Here are 5 wild gigs that disappeared thanks to tech: 1) Knocker-up, 2) Switchboard operator, 3) Lamplighter, 4) Ice cutter, 5) Pinsetter. Kinda makes you wonder which of today’s jobs will vanish next! Which one surprises you most? #ThrowbackJobs #HistoryNerd #WorkplaceEvolution #JobCareer4212Share
