What will “a good job” mean in 2035?

Ask people what makes a job good and the answers have changed over time: security, a decent wage, prestige, flexibility, meaning, the chance to learn, or time for family. The mix shifts across generations, countries and kinds of work.

By 2035, technology, demographics and climate may reshape both the kinds of jobs that exist and what people want from them. In ageing societies, care work may grow. In others, young workers may be the majority.

We are asking readers to describe a good job in 2035. A good answer would say who the worker is, what the job involves, what the pay and conditions are, what would make it secure or insecure, and what has changed compared with today. Tell us what you would not trade away: whether it is stability, autonomy, time, income or purpose.

We are especially interested in answers from people in jobs that are rarely written about: care work, trades, farming, logistics, public services and informal work.