For electricians, you could imagine that IoT/home automation tech will change a lot: Home electrics could become more complex and more locked-down, requiring additional qualifications. In the worst case, independent electricians could find themselves in a similar situation that independent car repair shops are today.
I would see this going in the direction of some auto mechanics--that you have to be certified by a particular company in order to work on their equipment. But, yes, as you point out, independent electricians, as a vocation, aren't going anywhere soon. There are too many homes (particularly in the east) with very old wiring.
I would see this going in the direction of some auto mechanics--that you have to be certified by a particular company in order to work on their equipment. But, yes, as you point out, independent electricians, as a vocation, aren't going anywhere soon. There are too many homes (particularly in the east) with very old wiring.