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Published Apr 17, 2020

340: What Jobs Will Exist in the New Economy? | Feedback Friday

Jordan Harbinger and Jason DeFillippo explore the future job landscape shaped by automation, emphasizing the need for adaptable skills and the potential of skilled trades as secure career options; they also offer practical strategies for networking and thriving in remote work environments during the pandemic.
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  • Trade Demand

    The demand for skilled trades like plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work is on the rise, offering sustainable career paths. emphasizes that these jobs are less likely to be automated compared to others, such as legal work, making them a reliable choice for the future 1. shares an example of a neighbor who expanded his HVAC business from one van to three, highlighting the lucrative potential of these trades 1.

    There's no robot that's going to do that anytime soon.

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    Additionally, the flexibility and global demand for these skills allow tradespeople to work on international projects, further enhancing their career prospects 2.

       

    Career Choices

    Making career decisions, especially when considering a shift to a trade, involves weighing financial benefits against personal satisfaction. suggests following Maslow's hierarchy of needs to evaluate job security, competitiveness, and personal happiness 3. He advises that while financial security is crucial, it's important to ensure the job also offers growth opportunities 4.

    It's easy to take an opportunity and then decide you don't like it later on and then go back most of the time.

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    adds that trades like plumbing offer problem-solving challenges that can be fulfilling and secure, even during economic downturns 5.

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