19 Careers That Have Disappeared in the Modern Era

A Reddit thread on r/AskOldPeople highlights various jobs that have disappeared over the years due to technological advancements and societal changes. Some of the jobs mentioned include telephone operators, Fotomat attendants, gas station attendants, elevator operators, secretaries, toll collectors, VCR repair technicians, and travel agents. These roles, once common, have largely vanished as automation and digital solutions have taken over their functions.