Grow Life 420

If you’re considering a career change, and looking for a fast-growing field, think about this: The legal-marijuana business is projected to add 410,000 new jobs this year—and that may be a conservative estimate. Currently, pot is legal for both recreational and medical use in 11 states and Washington, D.C., while 35 states allow medical marijuana only. By the end of 2020, 10 more states will vote on whether to legalize it, which could further speed up the industry’s expansion.

No experience with Mary Jane? No problem. As established firms keep growing and startups proliferate, they need people with the same kinds of experience—from lawyers to web developers to delivery truck drivers—that other companies need. Because the business is relatively new, cannabis-specific knowledge isn’t usually required, and many skills are readily transferable from elsewhere.

– Read the entire article at Fortune.