What if the future was in yesterday’s professions? Faced with a changing world of work, certain know-how is coming back to the forefront. This is particularly the case for this profession that we thought had disappeared…
In an unstable economic context, the future of work seems more uncertain than ever. The rise of artificial intelligence is shaking up the job market. Certain professions, such as secretarial work, are particularly threatened. According to a recent study conducted by the McKinsey firm, published in May 2024, several million secretarial positions could disappear within five years. In this tense environment, many wonder about the sustainability of their careers. But there is a profession that many thought had disappeared and which, nevertheless, is looking for new professionals…
Faced with this digital transition, another trend is discreetly emerging. This is the strong comeback of manual professions. Long neglected, these know-how are now regaining their letters of nobility. According to a survey OpinionWay carried out in 2022, no less than 37% of French employees said they were considering retraining for a manual profession. Jobs that offer not only a certain stability, but also a direct link with reality… and sometimes even with animals.
This is the case of a profession in need of new hands. According to ONISEP, this profession is carried out as an independent worker in 70% of cases, but one can also be an employee in sectors which are actively recruiting, notably within the gendarmerie, the Republican Guard or the army.
This is the job of farrier! It must be said that horse riding remains very popular in France. According to the site Let’s ridemore than 2 million people practice it, including around 1 million regular riders and 600,000 horse owners. With so many hooves to maintain, it’s hard not to see this as a golden opportunity.
More than just a craftsman, the farrier is a true ally of the horse. This professional shapes custom-made shoes, adjusts every detail to guarantee the comfort of the animal and ensures the health of its hooves. But its role does not stop at the feet! Some farriers also take care of horses’ oral hygiene to prevent chewing or digestion problems.
