Forget BTech—according to Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath, only one skill will truly matter to stay relevant in the job market over the next 10 years

has struck a chord, sparking both debate and reflection across the internet. Drawing from the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, Kamath’s warning isn’t just about automation; it’s about survival in an evolving world of work where adaptability has become the most valuable skill of all.

When Degrees Expire:-

Kamath’s post resonated deeply with younger audiences, especially as he questioned the very foundation of conventional education. “What jobs will be relevant in 10 years?” he asks. “Personally, I think the days of 4-year college courses are over.” His point is reinforced by WEF projections that 39% of today’s core skills could be obsolete by the decade’s end.

Green, Gig, and Gone

The job market is not only expanding—it is transforming. Green transitions will create over 34 million agricultural jobs, while digital consumer habits will fuel rising demand for software developers and delivery workers. But traditional roles—cashiers, clerks, secretaries—are on the chopping block.

This evolution is not just technological but structural. While 63% of businesses already face disruptions due to skill gaps, only 59% of employees are expected to be upskilled. Alarmingly, one in every nine workers may never receive the reskilling they urgently need.

Online Learning or Lifelong Struggle?

Kamath’s post sparked a wave of reactions from netizens. Some echoed his concerns, citing the irreplaceable value of upskilling. “AI will change the game but it will create new jobs,” wrote one user. Another warned, “Tech may outperform memory or speed, but it can’t replace trust, meaning, or real connection.” Others, however, pushed back, calling online certificate-based education a “scandal,” advocating instead for reforming undergraduate education to ensure quality and depth.

The skills expected to grow fastest include AI and big data, cybersecurity, analytical thinking, creative problem solving, and environmental stewardship. In response, 77% of companies plan to retrain their staff, while 69% will hire AI tool builders. However, a sobering 41% of employers also admit they will downsize roles that are vulnerable to automation.

A Workforce at the Crossroads

By 2030, technology is projected to perform 34% of all tasks, up sharply from 22% today. The human share will decline to 33%, while hybrid models—where people and machines collaborate—will also account for a third of work. This quiet but steady encroachment signals a foundational shift in the nature of employment.

According to the WEF report, 92 million jobs will be displaced globally by 2030. At the same time, 170 million new jobs will be created, resulting in a net increase of 78 million positions. Yet Kamath emphasizes that this growth hides a critical truth: it is only the adaptable who will benefit. “You can’t rely on what you learned a decade ago,” he says, issuing a call for continuous reinvention.

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