Hey everyone! I'm an apple farmer from a hilly region in India. Farming has been good, but my work is mostly seasonal—about 150 active days a year during harvest time. I'm thinking about building a remote skill to keep myself occupied during the off-season. With the unpredictability of apple farming due to changing climate patterns, I want to develop something stable for the future. I hold a bachelor's degree in Physics, but I've mostly worked in the orchards without corporate experience. I'm open to learning new skills from scratch. I'm curious about fields that: * Can be learned within 6-12 months or up to 2-3 years. * Are viable for remote work. * Are not likely to be heavily impacted by AI. * Have good income potential. * Are emerging roles that have developed in recent years. I'd appreciate advice, especially from those who made similar transitions from non-tech backgrounds. Thanks in advance! By the way, I'm 29 years old, male.
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Honestly, I think you're facing a tough reality. Skills that can be learned in a year or so and done remotely are becoming popular, and AI is likely to disrupt those fields. Maybe consider looking into areas that take a bit longer to master—2-3 years—to ensure they're more stable in the long run.
Starting a YouTube channel could be a fun way to go! You could share your experience as an apple farmer and connect with a wider audience. Though, if that’s not your vibe, maybe consider learning something more technical like coding or digital marketing—skills that tend to have some stability.
I appreciate the suggestion! However, I'm leaning towards something more technical; any specific areas in tech you think I should explore?
That makes sense! If I shift my focus to something that takes longer, any specific suggestions on where to look?