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JC Pennys, as a long time retailer has dropped precipitously on the New York Stock Exchange. They may go bankrupt.  As observer put it, "I don't see a need for Pennys," at this point.   I shopped at Penny's often over the years.  Another dinosaur is Sears.  Ditto for Sears.  (Ask me about parking at Sears in the 50's.)

Both have adopted the model of cash stations, where you take your item to a station to pay.  There is no longer any expertise associated with or available for what you want to buy.  So, why would I go there?  No reason I can think of - except to see the goods and then buy elsewhere.

Keep this in mind.  "You have value as long as you have actual monetary value."  We see this with:
a. Uber - why need those taxis?
b. Teachers - why not learn online?
c. Elevator operators - you have probably never seen one (once ubiquitous)
d. Banking - no need for money transactions anymore, now only loans.
e. Cars and goods - you can easily buy online
f. Grocery shopping - increasing online presence

Note: the lowest paying jobs go first. 

THINK ABOUT THIS.  How valued are you to both your essential and personal contributions to your firm?
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