Some remote work possibilities and the changing global workforce.

The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods

SurvivalBlog presents another edition of The Survivalist’s Odds ‘n Sods. This column is a collection of news bits and pieces that are relevant to the modern survivalist and prepper from JWR. Our goal is to educate our readers, to help them to recognize emerging threats, and to be better prepared for both disasters and negative societal trends. You can’t mitigate a risk if you haven’t first identified a risk. In today’s column, we look at some remote work possibilities and the changing global workforce.

Hybrid and Remote Work in 2023

Over at ZDNet: Hybrid and remote work: The state of play in 2023. This article’s opening:

“The COVID-19 pandemic forced employees in many sectors around the world to abandon their normal routines of commuting to and from an office, in favor of working remotely from home. Many, if not all, found it a liberating experience that resulted in an improved work-life balance while still maintaining their productivity.

As restrictions began to lift through 2022, some workers returned to the office full-time, but the pandemic had left its mark on the workplace: Some employees remained fully remote, while many opted for a hybrid approach, dividing their time between office and home.”

Remote Jobs are Moving Overseas and to Smaller U.S. Cities

As reported by CNBC: Remote jobs are moving overseas and to smaller U.S. cities: ‘The same skills for 60% of the cost’. Here is a quote:

“Latin American countries, in particular, have benefitted from this trend, as they share a time zone with the U.S. The number of North American companies with remote workers in Central America and the Caribbean, for example, has grown 300% between 2020 and 2023, according to new research from Lightcast. “

Offshoring of Jobs in Tech and Accounting

A report from Texas Public Radio: Offshoring is now affecting ‘middle class or upper middle class jobs’ in tech and accounting.

AI ‘Deepfakes’ May Wreak Havoc on 2024 Presidential Election

From The New York Post: AI ‘deepfakes’ poised to wreak havoc on 2024 presidential election: experts.

Tucker Carlson’s Jaw-Dropping Interview With Elon Musk

A lengthy interview video that is well worth watching: Tucker Carlson’s Jaw-Dropping Interview With Elon Musk. JWR’s Comments: I pray that Musk’s warnings about malicious Artificial Intelligence don’t turn out to be prescient.