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There are plenty of jobs in the world today, but what about tomorrow? If you want to be prepared for the opportunities that await you in the decades to come, you’ll want to pay attention to these booming industries of the future. Not only will they open doors and opportunities, but they’ll also provide plenty of new job opportunities and attract people from all walks of life who want to get involved in these exciting new fields.
1) The rising gig economy
The gig economy is shifting how people are working. More and more, workers are breaking away from traditional jobs to create independent careers in industries like freelancing, consulting, and small business ownership.
And while some choose to leave their full-time jobs in search of an entrepreneurial lifestyle, others enter into freelance work as a stopgap measure while they figure out what’s next or try to save up enough money for another big move.
Whatever your reasons for joining the gig economy, freelancing can offer a lot of benefits freedom, and flexibility being two big ones but it also comes with a long list of challenges that you need to be aware of before signing on.