Takeover Tracker
43%medium risk
Baristas
vs

43 shared · 5 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricBaristasStock Clerks, Sales Floor
Risk Score43.2%42.0%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile89th85th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)7 / 155 / 13
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/A

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Finger Dexterity
Customer and Personal Service
Arm-Hand Steadiness

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Baristas

25%

total discount

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor

25%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Baristas

7 of 15 at risk
87%Receive and process customer payments.
85%Take customer orders and convey them to other employees for preparation.
79%Order, receive, or stock supplies or retail products.
60%Prepare or serve menu items, such as sandwiches or salads.
58%Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor

5 of 13 at risk
88%Itemize and total customer merchandise selection at checkout counter, using cash register, and accept cash or charge card for purchases.
88%Requisition merchandise from supplier based on available space, merchandise on hand, customer demand, or advertised specials.
86%Compare merchandise invoices to items actually received to ensure that shipments are correct.
86%Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
51%Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.

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Displacement Timeline Comparison

Baristas20282035
Stock Clerks, Sales Floor20282035
20242030203520402045

Stock Clerks, Sales Floor has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Baristas.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Baristas

0

Unique to Stock

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
Social Intelligence
BaristasStock Clerks, Sales Floor