[zaphirplane]

That’s what barrel makers told the horseshoe fitters :)

From Wikipedia In some countries, such as the UK, horseshoeing is legally restricted to people with specific qualifications and experience

[mssundaram]

> That’s what barrel makers told the horseshoe fitters :)

I'm not following - can you explain the analogy?

[majewsky]

OP said "if you're in a niche and have deep expertise you'll be fine". The analogy apparently means that deep expertise in a particular field won't guarantee your employment when that field is not in demand anymore.