Have you ever wondered over the jobs that may exist in the future? Advances in technology have already opened up a wide array of possibilities which did not exist a few decades ago. The design of websites and apps are just two examples of common areas of employment today that few would have imagined when mobile devices and internet access existed only in the minds of a handful of visionaries.
In a previous list we took it upon ourselves to present you with the craziest job in the world and the 10 most stressful careers. Today, we would like to take another approach to this topic by imagining 10 jobs that may exist in the future. Whether these jobs will ever become a reality is uncertain, yet it is always worthwhile thinking about where society is headed. Some might be intrigued by these possible new career alternatives, while others may actually be inspired to push for their creation. Either way, a look at these new jobs that may exist in the future is bound to spark your interest.
As technology moves forward at an accelerated pace, the Canadian Scholarship Trust Plan created a series of job descriptions that we have integrated into our list. These jobs will supposedly be available as soon as 2030, meaning the future is not so distant. You might already have missed the chance to plan a career in the areas we will present, yet your children might already be headed towards one of these exciting new fields. Let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for them, as we ponder our list of the 10 jobs that may exist in the future.
10) Nostalgist
Nostalgists will be in charge of recreating the interior design of their clients’ favorite decades. Their most probable employers will be wealthy and elderly folks who are reminiscent of the past and wish to take a trip down memory lane every time they step into their living room or kitchen.
9) Tele-surgeon
Robots are already being employed to undertake surgical procedures, yet telesurgeons are still a thing of the future. These surgeons will utilize robots and computers in order to remotely conduct surgery, allowing patients in distant locations to receive the best possible treatment.
8) Rewilder
One of our present concerns is the destruction of our environment due to overpopulation and pollution. A rewilder will be the person tasked with reversing this trend, by tearing down man-made constructions such as fences or roads, in order to replant trees and plants. In other words, rewilders will be in charge of bringing back some nature to our concrete jungle.
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7) Garbage Designer
Garbage designers will take recycling one step further, in what is known as upcycling: the art of creating new items from trash. As the disposal of waste becomes an increasing concern, this new job attempts to give garbage a new and efficient use.
6) Simplicity Expert
As business and bureaucracy becomes more complex by the minute, these new simplicity experts will attempt to reverse the over-complication in organizations. Reducing the amount of steps necessary to achieve a certain goal will be their field of expertise, as every enterprise seeks to save time and money.
5) Healthcare Navigator
Due to the growing complexity of the healthcare system, many people find themselves confused regarding what forms to fill out, or what procedures to undertake. Healthcare navigators will help these families with their in-depth knowledge of the hospital system, the available specialists, as well as by filling out paperwork and offering their emotional support to stressed-out patients.
4) End of Life Therapist
The average lifespan of humans is constantly increasing to due the advances in modern science. As we become more aware that we are entering the last phase of our lives, end of life therapists will help us deal with the emotions involved. Being able to plan the last years before our death while making the transition as smooth as possible will be on these therapists’ agenda.
3) Gamification Designer
Due to the fact that games have become so popular and are a helpful way to learn new skills, there is reason to believe that they will increasingly become part of our everyday life. Gamification designers will attempt to implement just that: ways of creating new games to help us learn more, recover from illnesses, and make the world an overall more playful place.
2) Robot Counselor
The expansion of the robot industry has so far been rather limited to manufacturing, yet as these machines become cheaper and more widely available, it is not far-fetched to imagine private ownership; in fact it’s already in its early stages. In a world where robots are common, robot counselors will help us decide which of these suits us best, while providing customer service and care.
1) Media Remixer
By combining audio, video and other forms of media into one cohesive work of art, media remixers will be responsible for bringing about a new form of entertainment. This freelance job will make the need for hiring multiple specialists obsolete, while demanding quite a bit from the media remixer, as he must become an expert in several fields of entertainment.
