The Lifelong Learner :: Do what you can, with what you have, where you are -Roosevelt ::

Over the next 10 to 20 years, skilled jobs will be firmly on the rise, offering opportunities to people of all ages. But some old standbys, like manufacturing and secretarial work, are in long-term decline.

Fortunately, my skills, as a software programmer/engineer and a web designer, should be in demand (that’s what they say). The one thing, in all of this, is for sure (and you’ve probably noticed): the world is getting more and more complex, and as mentioned above, skilled, more technical jobs will be in demand — that is, in any area. If you don’t see your profession there, don’t worry: just concentrate on being the best in whatever you do. Good workers are always in demand.

FAST GROWING:

Registered nursesPhysicians’ assistantsMental health workersHealth-services entrepreneursBiologistsNeurologistsWeb designersMarketing professionalsAdvertising writersComputer programmers, systems analystsFinancial planners, personal bankersAssistant morticiansTelevision personalitiesActors and directors (movies, TV)Athletes, coaches, umpires, refereesGaming industry croupiers

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JOBS IN DECLINE:

ButchersBarbersManufacturing workersAgricultural workersSecretariesClerks

Source: Barron’s