Episode 11: “Skills You Can Learn in 2024 That Could Be Your Next Job”

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In this episode of Things We Learned on a Monday Morning, we continue with the fascinating and surprising skills you can pick up in 2024 that might just land you a job—or even start a new career. From designing breathtaking drone shows that light up the night sky to crafting mind-bending experiences as an escape room designer, we explore the jobs of the future that didn’t exist a decade ago.

Ever heard of a holographer? Turns out, creating cutting-edge holograms isn’t just sci-fi anymore—it’s a real skill in demand. We’ll break down what these roles look like, how you can learn them, and why these unique skills are becoming increasingly valuable.

So, whether you’re looking to switch careers, embrace a side hustle, or just want to learn something new, this episode is packed with inspiration. Who knows—your next job might be something you never even knew existed!

Credits and links:

Drone: Choreography:
https://www.droneshowsoftware.com/news/drone-show-software-the-software-behind-choreographed-drone-light-shows

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwiBTXF8lOM

Escape Room Designer:
https://medium.com/@pro-business-plans/how-to-start-a-escape-room-business-in-2023-6fead925386a

https://onezero.medium.com/the-design-of-everyday-escape-rooms-5536077abf91

Whistle Language expert:
https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/mind/2021/whistled-languages

Holographer:
https://www.guggenheim.org/articles/checklist/holography-how-artists-sculpt-with-light-space-and-time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1N4P1pMejY

Music:
- FASSounds
- Lofium
- SigmaMusicArt
- MFCC
- Faespencer
- Folk_Acoustic
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