From 'remote-work expert' to 'baby name consultant', unusual jobs that could soon be quite common

Some companies choose to call on experts in the field to help them retain employees in looking for flexibility. Image: Shutterstock

Isabelle Rouhan and Clara-Doïna Schmelck assert, in their book "Les métiers du futur"(Future professions), that 85% of the professions that will be in vogue in 2030 don't exist yet. But some 'jobs of the future' are already here. We take a look at a selection of them.

Remote-work expert

These days employers who don't allow employees, particularly office employees, any possibility of working remotely are rare. That said, they often grapple with finding the right balance, between occasional use of remote work, "full remote" (100% teleworking) or even allowing teleworking from abroad. Some companies choose to call on experts in the field to help them retain employees in looking for flexibility. According to Bloomberg, some companies are seeking expert advice from professors who have written essays or books on the subject. It will certainly be a while before calling upon such experts becomes a widespread practice, but there is no doubt that remote working is here to stay.

Therapist in the metaverse

According to the technology giants, we will soon be spending a large part of our time in the metaverse. This virtual universe will allow us to access a large range of services, particularly in the health sector. Psychologists and psychoanalysts are anticipating this not-so-distant future by using virtual reality as a non-medical solution among other elements in their array of therapeutic approaches. Some believe that these new technologies could even have beneficial therapeutic effects for their patients, both children and adults. Will cybertherapy soon be a reality?

Also read: 7 tips to thrive in a hybrid work environment

Ethical hacker

Companies, communities, hospitals... no one is safe from a potential attack by cybercriminals who target computer systems. But hackers aren't necessarily working illegally. Some hackers could work for government agencies and businesses to help them protect themselves from cyberattacks. And for good reason; cybercrime is expected to cost the world US$10.5 trillion annually by 2025, according to a 2020 projection by Cybersecurity Ventures. It's in the best interest of business leaders to surround themselves with IT specialists who can protect their critical data and find vulnerabilities in their security systems. Who better to do that than a hacker?