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Re:ATMs didn't kill bank Teller jobs, but the iPhone did by babypuncher on Friday March 13, 2026 @11:48AM (#47366057)
this is straight up not even true, and even if it was, you're ignoring the fact that things like cell phone and internet are required to function in modern society.
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Re:ATMs didn't kill bank Teller jobs, but the iPhone did by NetMageSCW on Friday March 13, 2026 @01:26PM (#47367210)
They are only required for a modern lifestyle. Plenty of Amish manage without them.
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Re:ATMs didn't kill bank Teller jobs, but the iPhone did by tyg13 on Friday March 13, 2026 @01:59PM (#47367545)
That's because they literally live in an isolated society where everyone else accords to the same rules about technology. Unless you're going off to live on a commune, you're not going to be able to live like the Amish in 2026.
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Re:ATMs didn't kill bank Teller jobs, but the iPhone did by alex43578 on Saturday March 14, 2026 @03:10AM (#47374115)
$10 a month cell phone plan to pay bills and a $50 Android phone easily fits into this budget for essential internet use.

Remember, the OP wants to live a "lower-middle class (1980s)" life, so he doesn't need the latest camera phone, Snapchat, Netflix, and more.

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