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How Skill Deserts Make You More Valuable Than Experts
What if the best career move isn't mastering a crowded skill, but owning one nobody else wants? In episode 81 of Career Skills with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore the concept of skill deserts—areas of expertise that are in demand but have few practitioners. They use the example of COBOL programmers, who in the mid-2010s earned premium rates as banks struggled to maintain legacy systems. The hosts discuss how to identify skill deserts in your own field, why deliberately choosing an unfashionable skill can create a career moat, and how to time your entry before the desert becomes a gold…
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