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It's like software development.
Back in the day you could make good money with websites. Knew HTML? You got the job!
But the goalposts are constantly moving. You had to add CSS and later JS to your skills to keep up.
Today, you won't get paid for writing HTML anymore.
Same for other industries.
You have to move with the industry, gather new skills, etc.
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It's like software development.
Back in the day you could make good money with websites. Knew HTML? You got the job!
But the goalposts are constantly moving. You had to add CSS and later JS to your skills to keep up.
Today, you won't get paid for writing HTML anymore.
Same for other industries.
You have to move with the industry, gather new skills, etc.