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by mssundaram 1811 days ago
> That’s what barrel makers told the horseshoe fitters :)

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

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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.