Job Shifts During a Depression

By Owen Jones

One of the methods to deal with with depression is thinking about a career shift. Not too many people like the idea of changing careers during a downturn. However, if you have already felt the consequence of slump - say you've been laid off already, why not give a different job path a chance, right? It might not have crossed your mind to prioritize career security when selecting a job. However, whether you are selecting your first job or making a switch, it can be helpful to do so now, especially during our present economic situation. However, no career is 100% secure, although there are some industries that have workers feeling so confident that even if they get the sack, the need for such an employee is so great that finding another job would be very easy.

So how do you pick a job that's correct for you during a depression? Here are some recession-proof jobs that are worthy of your deliberation:

Teaching

There is a great shortage of educationalists. No matter how low the economy is, educationalists will always be in-need. Children will continue going to school. Also, plenty of unemployed adults may decide to further their education. Although teaching is not one of the highest-paid jobs there is, making only about $40,000 to $50,000 a year, people will still settle for a career that does not earn more because they are tired of being unemployed for a long time. This is particularly true for those who might desire to try something new anyway or those who hate the roller-coaster ride that a commercial life offers.

Healthcare

Job seekers with an Information Technology background are said to be a good match for the healthcare industry - particularly nursing. This is because nursing is an information-driven job. It is also a practical career during a depression because healthcare is an industry that does not usually get affected during these times.

Auditing

Auditors are also usually untouched by slumps. In a recession, individuals and firms are more probably doing their best to get more reductions. More people are monitoring their books, so the demand for auditors or accountants is much greater.

Energy and Utilities

Energy consumers may cut back, but their consumption will not end. The same with utilities, people will still light their homes. So, jobs like maintenance and utility administration prove to be more stable than others during a slump.

Pharmaceuticals

As long as physicians prescribe drugs, people are going to take them. This means that if you are working as a pharmacist or as a quality assurance analyst in a pharmaceutical laboratory, you are in good hands.

Armed Forces

Since the armed forces is always hiring, particularly during times of war, during a recession soldiers will not be that affected. Serving in the armed forces also means that most of your living expenses will be paid.

Security

A slump does not stop crime. With the increase in sackings, more people are considering robbing banks and committing other crimes. So, the need for security workers becomes greater.

Environmental Sciences

The convenient truth is that the eco-friendly trend is not going anywhere. This means that selecting a career in environment-care-related industries can be a great job choice.

The Administration

Working for the government can be one of your best choices during this downturn. This is because many stable jobs can be found in the federal government. The administration will not cease to function even during a crisis.

With that diversity of job choices, it might not be that difficult to find one that will save you from this economic predicament. - 29954

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