Consider this: nearly 80% of the workforce is expected to move to a freelancing model by 2030.

Combine this with AI and automation, and you have a real threat to full-time employment and life-long careers.

On the other hand, it also provides a generational opportunity to those who make the switch to freelancing and carve their niche early enough.

There are [3 things that will drastically impact the creative industry](https://rntble.com/how-to-future-proof-your-career-in-the-age-of-automation/) (and your paycheck) in the next few years:
1. Employers realized that a physical office is an optional expense.
2. Remote work will be normalized for employees.
3. AI is going to flatten entry-level jobs for the service, creative and design industry.

If you're not building a [personal brand](https://rntble.com/how-to-build-your-personal-brand-5-simple-steps/) now, you're going to regret it in a few years. Adapt fast or get left behind.