Finance Professor Predicts Jobs of the Future Will Make Us Happier

How does making money from your hobby sound?

Deciding what kind of job you'd like to have after you leave high school can be pretty damn tough.

Not only do you have to deal with your family telling you what career they think would suit you, but you also have to figure out what kind of job would make you happy (and that's usually the most challenging part!).

Well, you're in luck 'cos it looks like that whole 'finding happiness at work' thing could be a lot easier for people to discover in the future.

As reported by the Australian Financial Review, Professor Arturo Bris of Swiss-based business school IMD predicts jobs of the future will be all about making money from your leisure time.

Professor Bris told the publication that technology is giving people far more choices when it comes to work. Plus, with the coronavirus pandemic forcing workers all over the globe to adapt, people are becoming more innovative and focused on self-satisfaction.

On top of that, Professor Bris also pointed out how the rise of influencers is shifting where people are paid to post content on social media.

Unsurprinslgly, he highlighted how COVID-19 is expected to fuel the gig economy, In fact, he predicts that the number of "independent workers" will double over the next decade.

Basically, there's a good chance you could turn your hobby into a form of paid work in the future.

How does this all relate to happiness? Well, Professor Bris believes that jobs of the future will prioritise job satisfaction and happiness.

Past studies have already shown how important workplace happiness actually is. In September, the Australian Financial Review reported that if workers spent just one less hour a week on routine tasks, the uptick in their engagement levels would be worth a whopping $46 million in extra profits.

Additionally, a study conducted by the University of Oxford last year found that happy workers are 13 per cent more productive.

According to Business Insider, there will be increased demand over the next decade for marketing managers, information security analysts, computer system analysts and software developers.

So, even if you don't want one of those jobs, you can take comfort in the fact that the jobs of the future will make us happier.