11 Worst Professions for Jobs in the Future

5) Furniture Finisher

Based on the amount of furniture people keep in their homes, you might think furniture finishing has a decent job outlook. However, manual woodworking has not been much in demand in recent years. The furniture making process has been automated, such that machines play a larger role than humans. It is cheaper to buy mass-produced pieces than handmade, and consumers tend to chase good prices. The median salary according to Kiplinger is under $30,000, and there is an expected decline in jobs over the next decade. Sokanu.com says throughout the entire U.S., only a couple hundred or fewer furniture finishers are needed. A related career with a better outlook is carpentry. Over the next decade, Kiplinger also expects a 2.5% increase in jobs in this field. Other options include doing freelance work with antique shops, and teaching at museums or historical sites.