How To Change Your Career Trajectory Today For A More Conservative World

Right now, liberal modernity is the ruling ideology. It’s secular, materialistic, and as people are beginning to discover, deeply flawed. However, it is unlikely the “end of history,” as Foucault so eloquently put it. Instead, the world will continue to change and mutate, as it always has, bringing with it something new. 

Currently, all the evidence is that that new thing will likely be highly conservative. Demographic changes mean that people of right-wing dispositions are much more likely to inherit the future. 

For this reason, people entering the job market and those who have only been in it for a few years are wondering how to change their career trajectories today to accommodate the world that is coming tomorrow. 

So, what can you do? 

Audit Your Personal Brand

The first place to look is your personal brand. You want to know what it stands for and whether it is aligned with the world that looks like it’s coming. Companies and industries are looking for people who align with their values, and the future values of society. 

If you’re a remote worker, start looking at your social media profiles and ask if they’re going to serve you in the world that’s coming.

Pivot Toward Industries That Will Thrive Under Continued Conservatism

You’ll also want to move toward industries that thrive under continued conservatism. And, fortunately, these aren’t hard to find. 

For example, you could become a wedding officiant for when marriage decline begins to reverse under a more religious and conservative world. You could also go into an industry that will benefit from continued tariffs, like energy or domestic manufacturing. Even doing something in the crypto space could work well as governments move away from fiat to something more sustainable. 

Learn High-Value Real-World Skills

A conservative world is one in which high-value, real-world skills are likely to be the most prized. Not only do conservatives love building, they are also less interested in things like administration. Therefore, hands-on work is much more likely to thrive long term. 

What does this look like in practice? It could be anything from machining to nursing children. 

Join A Value-Aligned Company

Failing that, you could also just look to join a company with conservative values. These firms are much more likely to thrive in the future as working habits and values change. 

Get Politically Literate

If you can become politically literate at the same time, you will be able to better understand the landscape. This way, you will be able to navigate the changing job market, no matter what happens. You’ll find dealing with managers and getting promotions easier because you’ll know what to say. 

Bet On Family Formation

Finally, you might want to bet on family formation to enhance career prospects. Research suggests that married men tend to get promoted faster, especially in conservative environments. They’re seen as the safer bet and better able to follow the company line. They’re also more stable and have a longer time horizon in the eyes of their peers.