wealth work

Jobs that cater to the whims of the wealthy.

Historical perspective: In 2019 this was reported as one of the country’s fastest-growing industries. Between 2010 and 2017, the number of manicurists and pedicurists doubled, while the number of fitness trainers and skin-care specialists grew at least twice as fast as the overall labor force, according to TheAtlantic.com.  The work generally falls into two basic categories. There are full-time retail and service jobs at places like salons and spas, and there’s the “Uber for X” economy of contracted workers performing driving, delivery, and other on-demand tasks.