How to decode the professional world after 2025?

The idea here is to open a conversation on a subject that affects everyone both experienced professionals and beginners alike.

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To give you some background: I graduated from a Skema business school in 2018, and even back then it was almost impossible to land an apprenticeship contract (today, the situation has only worsened it is now nearly impossible to even secure a basic internship).

At that time, despite some visible challenges, the job market was still healthy.​I quickly received several different job offers and was able to grow in the consulting industry (after a first experience in the pharmaceutical sector).

Before the arrival of the infamous Covid crisis, we were already noticing that high-quality consulting projects were becoming increasingly rare. In my former firm (part of a large corporate group), it was almost impossible to secure real consulting missions. Many found themselves doing no value added assignments disguised as consulting.

It was clear the problem ran deeper.Two years later, when I changed firms, I discovered the issue was widespread across the consulting field. Firms were cutting teams left and right. In the U.S., the giant McKinsey is undergoing a full restructuring of its workforce and operations and insiders are openly speaking about the declining quality of the projects they’re able to secure.

For years, there has been a noticeable decline in “white-collar” jobs.​The pandemic added another layer of complication to this, and now artificial intelligence has magnified the issue even further.

Whether we like it or not, our jobs will evolve, and many will simply disappear.​Today, universities and business schools are still training people for jobs that will no longer exist in one or two years.An entire generation of fresh graduates, ready to work, may never experience employment in the form that we once knew.

As for the countless online courses claiming to train you in AI most of them are already outdated. Why? Because the technology evolves every three months. To stay relevant, constant and rapid updates would be needed, otherwise you risk being completely left behind.

Unfortunately, this uncertainty doesn’t only affect students. It also impacts experienced professionals. Many are being offered early contract terminations at 50, 40, or even younger with serious consequences for their families’ future.

Governments themselves are struggling and in Europe, the unfortunate reflex has been to target the weakest first (unemployment benefits, social aid, etc.) rather than addressing the deeper issues and correcting the unsustainable lifestyle of those in power.

As you can see, the solution for adapting to tomorrow’s world will not come from politics. It will be determined by the choices you make today.

The world ahead is no longer one where a single job will be enough.​What was once an exception having multiple activities will soon become the norm (for white collars), simply because survival will require it. It will be about finding real meaning in your work, while ensuring financial stability to keep moving forward.

At 50, losing your job when you know nothing else but your lost profession can be destabilizing. Without the right support, it can be incredibly hard to bounce back especially in an economy that is blocked, where a new world is emerging.

I call this new world the new economy… and it does not forgive inaction.

That’s the reason why I created the podcast “The Financial Marathon.”​Through it, I give the floor to experts who can guide us in navigating this uncertain new world covering topics from AI to the broader new economy.

I also feature financial professionals to strengthen financial literacy, because more than ever, it’s crucial to take back control of your finances. Only then can you prepare yourself to take the actions today that will allow you to keep your head above water in the new economy that is already taking shape.

To discover the podcast, you can already listen to the published episodes on Spotify , Youtube and Linkedin.

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About me

I’m a former strategy and management consultant who decided to shift paths and create Learn Corporate with a clear mission: to help employees stop depending solely on their salary and instead use it as a lever for freedom in today’s new economy.

Since 2018, I’ve been developing and refining a method that has already helped many people regain control of their finances and ultimately, their lives. This approach, tested in real situations, is now available through Learn Corporate, where I’ve translated my method into a practical tool for anyone ready to take charge of their financial future.

Alongside this, I host The Financial Marathon podcast, where I give the floor to experts and practitioners who shed light on the challenges of the new economy, artificial intelligence, and the importance of financial literacy.

My goal is simple: to empower you to navigate uncertainty with confidence, and to build a life that is no longer limited by a paycheck.

Thank you for taking the time to read this.Let’s keep in touch from time to time.

Jean-Paul Junior Kimpalou​

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