The Crypto Career Surge of 2021
Forget about just price rallies; last year was a career high for crypto jobs. Job searches in the cryptocurrency sector skyrocketed by an astounding 395% in the United States, leaving the stock market to cool its heels. Let’s be real; if crypto was a party, it would’ve been the one everyone talked about, while tech tried to catch up with its 98% growth. Sorry, tech folks, but the crypto game was on another level.
Agency Meets Crypto: A Love Story
Interestingly enough, the crypto wave didn’t only surf through the software and finance sectors. No, no! It decided to crash the party in other industries too. Professional services like accounting and consulting began waving the crypto flag. Even staffing agencies and computer hardware sectors started searching for talent that could navigate through the blockchain jungle.
Job Openings Galore!
What does hiring look like for 2022? An even bigger buffet! Major exchanges like Coinbase, with over 250 openings, and Kraken, which boasts 300, are on the hunt for talent. Not to mention the big kahuna, Binance, which is flaunting more than 600 job postings. If you can spell blockchain, you’re likely to snag an interview!
For the Bitcoiner at Heart
If you’re a believer in Bitcoin, fear not! There’s even a resource dedicated entirely to you: Bitcoiner Jobs. This platform is like a matchmaking site for Bitcoin enthusiasts and Bitcoin-only companies, already featuring 100+ Satoshi-approved jobs. Talk about a niche dating scene!
Crypto Pay: A Trendsetter’s Dilemma
But what if you already have a job and ain’t ready to sun yourself on a beach of Litecoin and Bitcoin? Well, check out the new HR trend making waves: crypto remuneration. Mayors from cities like New York and Miami have decided that receiving part of their pay in BTC is just the trend they need. And let’s not forget about the NFL players choosing crypto over cash salaries—at least when the season started.
Crypto Salaries: A New Norm?
In fact, three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala recently joined the ranks, taking his salary in crypto. If you ever wanted to feel like you were living in the future, this is it!
The Skeptic’s Playground
Despite the hiring frenzy, the LinkedIn comments section was a battlefield. Some folks were bewildered, questioning the very essence of crypto value, while others expressed their disappointment in the industry’s notorious reputation. Picture a group of bewildered stockbrokers watching everyone throw their money into the digital abyss—it’s almost like a soap opera.
Will the Party Last?
However, let’s pump the brakes a bit. Bitcoin price activity hasn’t been stellar in 2022, raising concerns about whether this hiring spree can keep its momentum. After the 2018 bear market, many crypto companies did a round of layoffs that left employees scratching their heads. So, for now, let’s keep our fingers crossed that BTC doesn’t just play dead.
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