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* Education. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has historically shown teaching to be relatively recession-proof. But demographics are important: High-growth areas like the Sun Belt offer much better prospects than the Rust Belt.

* Energy. "This is a major issue for the global economy, and jobs related to oil and gas, alternative energy and even nuclear are likely to see strong growth," Challenger said.

* Health care. Almost half the 30 fastest growing occupations are concentrated in health services -- including medical assistants, physical therapists, physician assistants, home health aides, and medical records and health information technicians -- according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

* International business. "If you have a strong knowledge of other cultures, and an ability to work in another country, you'll find plenty of opportunities," according to John Challenger. "If you're first generation Chinese, with business skills and Chinese language skills, you're in good shape.

* Environmental sector. There is a huge and growing industry geared to combat global warming. "Not only will professionals with skills in sustainability issues be in demand through the end of the decade, we are likely to shortages of professionals with 'green' skills," said Rona Fried, president of sustainablebusiness.com, a networking service for sustainable businesses.

* Security. "Crime doesn't stop during a recession, and police officers, port security specialists and international security experts will continue to be in demand," Challenger emphasized.



Recession Proof Jobs luckly being in the health field I'm not doing too badly. Oh *Joe the Plummer* is a recession proof job always work in that field.

Is there security in your job in these hard times?

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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    g under p wrote:

    Is there security in your job in these hard times?

    Peace

    yes, thankfully... its a statutory requirement to have this dept within our government... and i'm the only person who does my job so its not like they can streamline.

    but thankfully i fell into this and its re-assuring to know i'll have my employment in this troubled time.
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    g under p wrote:
    Recession Proof Jobs luckly being in the health field I'm not doing too badly. Oh *Joe the Plummer* is a recession proof job always work in that field.

    Is there security in your job in these hard times?

    Peace


    I'm an economist. So, in a way, recessions are very good for my industry because it's somewhat counter-cyclical in terms of demand.

    In other words, when things get bad the media turns to economists.
  • BinFrogBinFrog MA Posts: 7,309
    I work in the IS dept (data warehousing) for a huge healthcare organization. All signs are good so far.
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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    dunkman wrote:
    yes, thankfully... its a statutory requirement to have this dept within our government... and i'm the only person who does my job so its not like they can streamline.

    but thankfully i fell into this and its re-assuring to know i'll have my employment in this troubled time.

    It's amazing in troubling times how some jobs become more valued indeed. BTW why does cost 100 million to demolish Wembely Stadium?

    Peace
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    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    I manage a box office in an arena. And while the economy is hurting ticket sales & events across the board, we still have a ton of events onsale. It would take a very prolonged recession to affect my job.
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  • Kel VarnsenKel Varnsen Posts: 1,952
    blackredyellow wrote:
    I manage a box office in an arena. And while the economy is hurting ticket sales & events across the board, we still have a ton of events onsale. It would take a very prolonged recession to affect my job.


    I think the common belief is that show business is very recession proof. So even when people are totally broke they will go see things like movies and concerts as a form of escapism. I think from what I read movie ticket sales were very strong during the great depression.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    Kel Varnsen wrote:
    I think the common belief is that show business is very recession proof. So even when people are totally broke they will go see things like movies and concerts as a form of escapism. I think from what I read movie ticket sales were very strong during the great depression.

    I agree people do seek escapism to quench their worries. I just received tickets to an ACDC concert at $92.50 a piece, this is all for my 12 yr old daughter who wants to see them with her close male friend.

    I can't say about him what she says he is. :)

    My boss is footing the bill.

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  • melodiousmelodious Posts: 1,719
    Cashiering :Liquor, Lottery, Smoke, and (the other).

    Everyone always looks for quik fix..

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  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    g under p wrote:
    It's amazing in troubling times how some jobs become more valued indeed. BTW why does cost 100 million to demolish Wembely Stadium?

    Peace

    Demolishing the old stadium and fitting out the new stadium cost £99m.. actual demolishing of it probably didnt cost that much... its a quote by a scottish comedian i like :):D
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    blackredyellow wrote:
    I manage a box office in an arena. And while the economy is hurting ticket sales & events across the board, we still have a ton of events onsale. It would take a very prolonged recession to affect my job.

    All you have to do is look at entertainment ticket sales (in particular movies tickets) to see the economy can't be in that bad of shape.
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  • saveuplifesaveuplife Posts: 1,173
    melodious wrote:
    Cashiering :Liquor, Lottery, Smoke, and (the other).

    Everyone always looks for quik fix..

    Cheers, Grace...Thanks. You definitely give as you go... :)


    It has been proven over and over.... people drink much more alcohol during recessions.
  • melodiousmelodious Posts: 1,719
    And they like to go to movies because it's also a quik escape...Peace...

    I continue to pray for recovery and a higher good to prevail....

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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    melodious wrote:
    Cashiering :Liquor, Lottery, Smoke, and (the other).

    Everyone always looks for quik fix..

    Cheers, Grace...Thanks. You definitely give as you go... :)

    One of the toughest jobs around where one has to stand on your feet for far too long. Stay strong, stand firm with what you do Mel.

    Peace
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    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • OutOfBreathOutOfBreath Posts: 1,804
    g under p wrote:
    Recession Proof Jobs luckly being in the health field I'm not doing too badly. Oh *Joe the Plummer* is a recession proof job always work in that field.

    Is there security in your job in these hard times?

    Peace

    I am in the safest place possible for a recession. Namely the public Labour and Welfare agency of Norway (NAV). The more unemployment etc there is, the more there is for us to do as an organization. We got a healthy increase in the government budget proposal for the coming year, so I think I'm pretty safe. The Norwegian economy in general won't take as hard a hit as other places. We were at 1,6% unemployment and record labour immigration when this hit.

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  • yokeyoke Posts: 1,440
    I would say my job is pretty safe but hey you never really know..





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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    Fortunately (for me) people (unfortunate for them) are always going to get sick therefore I'll be set.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    As for me I work for a extremely wealthy family with not much to worry about being laid off. Lots of travel on their plane and yacht between Palm Beach FL(6 months), DC(6 months) and time in Martha's Vineyard/NYC.

    However, if I continue to do my job well, he'll stay alive for much longer than he had ever hoped.

    Peace
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    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • Eliot RosewaterEliot Rosewater Posts: 2,659
    g under p wrote:
    Recession Proof Jobs luckly being in the health field I'm not doing too badly. Oh *Joe the Plummer* is a recession proof job always work in that field.

    Is there security in your job in these hard times?

    Peace
    I work for a property management company. Whether or not the occupancy is high or low, the property still require managing. So I'm not directly affected by these hard times, thank god, or science....whichever you believe in.

    Although our management fees are based on the income each property generates. While people are losing houses etc., I wonder if our occupancy will go up because more people will need to rent. Or if people losing jobs etc., will lower our occupancy. I'm a believer in things sort of evening out....but I guess we'll see.
  • melodiousmelodious Posts: 1,719
    g under p wrote:

    However, if I continue to do my job well, he'll stay alive for much longer than he had ever hoped.

    Peace
    all that and proper grammar as well!!!
    ... thank god, or science....whichever you believe in.
    nice approach :)
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  • spongersponger Posts: 3,159
    Of course military jobs hardly fluctuate in response to economic conditions. Growing up as a Navy brat during the 90's, I didn't even realize there was a recession going on. Job security is just a given for career military people.
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  • LikeAnOpeningBandForTheSunLikeAnOpeningBandForTheSun Posts: 6,097
    the entertainment industry does pretty well in recessions for some reason, so i'm ok for now.
  • DrHeidi41DrHeidi41 Posts: 106
    My job is safe. Recession or no recession, people are still going to get cancer, unfortunately.
  • digsterdigster Posts: 1,293
    I'm a community organizer in Queens.

    In other words, I'm fucked.
  • pateljampateljam Posts: 340
    I find most of these reponses laughable... Wow so 90% of you out there have job security.

    It seems like a big case of "it will happen to the other guy"
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    I find that being a bright, motivated litigation attorney has some security, because there are always plaintiffs filing lawsuits and always firms looking for hard workers.
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  • acoustic guyacoustic guy Posts: 3,770
    Liquor or beer sales is definetely.
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  • ryan198ryan198 Posts: 1,015
    i'm a visiting lecturer at Towson U, and was lined up to have a job next fall, but they have a hiring freeze going on right now so I have to look for jobs elsewhere...funny that they said education was recession proof.
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