Best Jobs to Survive the Reception
Hey! Is anyone aware that there is a recession going on and that jobs are scarce? The answer to that question is a resounding yes! The recession is old news, and the lack of jobs is now common place. So why take the time to rehash these pieces of information? The main reason is that after five years the recession is still on with no end in sight. To make matters worse the recent presidential election has not inspired hope, but instead worry. The stock market dropped 2% and the Dow Jones fell 300 points immediately following the election. Other problems that have surfaced are rumors that many business owners may lay off multiple employees because Barrack Obama remained in office, as well as talks of cession by the states of Louisiana and Texas. So even if it is not yet clear to many, the United States is not out of the woods yet.
So now what do you do? If you are like most people, you will simply go out and find a way to make ends meet. Now before you moan and groan about the lack of jobs, stop and consider this point: yes, the recession has killed many fields of employment, however there are many others that are still thriving. The key is to know which fields are worth exploring. Forget about fields that deal in leisure and luxury, because many people won't be able to afford these extras. The key word that you will need to remember as you job hunt is necessity. Jobs that are considered necessary in every day life are the ones that will offer long-term stability in these troubled economic storms. If you are not sure what careers will offer recession-proof jobs check out this list below.
Medical.
Do doctors overcharge for an office visit? Yes. Do hospitals gouge you with high bills? Of course they do. However if you are ill or injured these are the first places that you will turn to, and these places need people to keep them running. This does not involve just doctors, but also nurses, housekeepers and dietary workers. Since the odds of a hospital or nursing home going out of business are slim, you should be safe in this line of work.
Nursing.
Nurses are the nuts and bolts of any major medical operation from hospitals, to nursing homes, to rehabilitation centers. There are various types of nursing careers available from nursing assistants (those that do all of the gross grunt work) to registered nurses (who handle the administrative duties in the field). So if you are looking to weather this economic storm, you may want to climb into the life boat of nursing.
Pharmaceuticals.
Drugs, drugs, drugs, everyone loves their drugs! Okay that may have sounded a bit tacky, but consider how many people depend on certain drugs to survive. Drugs like heart medication, insulin, and pain relievers keep people up and functioning long after they have visited their doctors. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are in high demand in order to help patients with all of their medication needs. In fact many companies likeWalgreenshave helped pharmacy students with their tuition in order to secure these future pharmacists upon graduation. The pharmaceutical field offers jobs in manufacturing, sales and service, however the most stable of these positions are the ones behind the counter of your corner drug store. So if you have a hankering to work with the latest medicines and don't mind talking to people, then consider this challenging field.
Debt Collection.
If you believe in the notion that the only good collection agent is one that is six feet under, then you are like many people out there. However you are also missing out on a possibly lucrative field. The recession has caused many to default on their credit cards, loans and mortgage payments. These lenders need to recoup their investments somehow. That is where the collection agent comes in. Your job involves contacting people and securing payment for their debt. This job does not involve a lot of physical labor or even standing for that matter. As a collection agent you get to sit at a desk and call people all day. Now even though this is a cushy job, it is far from easy. Since the people that you will be dealing with are already in bad situations, your phone call will only aggravate them further. This is a job where you will be insulted, yelled at and possibly even threatened. If you decide on this field make sure that you can handle the abuse.
Vices.
Even though many people are struggling to pay bills, there are certain vices that these people will never give up. The first vice that people will turn to is alcohol. Now while alcohol is an extra, it is one that many people will not want to live without. The reason for this is that people need an outlet to deal with their frustrations. Alcohol offers three job possibilities: distribution, manufacturing and sales. Companies likeHiram Walker,Jack DanielsandJim Beamneed employees to help manufacture these refreshing beverages, so the need for people is there. If the idea of standing at an assembly line all day makes your skin crawl, consider the distribution end. Someone has to get the alcohol from the manufacturer to the liquor stores, and that responsibility usually falls to a distribution center. These “middle men” offer a variety of jobs from order pulling and packing to receiving and shipping, so there are plenty of options available. If you are more of a people person then working in a liquor store may be your best bet. Many small stores operate on a skeleton crew, but your super stores will require numerous employees. The second vice that offers recession-proof employment is gambling. Yes going to a casino and spending $40-$200 may not seem like the smartest move, yet if you were to walk into a casino at the end of the day you would find many people there hoping to turn their finances around with the help of a large jackpot.
Freelancing.
Years ago many people thought of this as a bad word, but the economic downturn has forced many companies to shrink their staff and turn to freelancers in order to release their product. Freelancers are normally independent contractors, so companies don't have to worry about paying out benefits or regular salaries. Freelancers are paid a flat rate per job and once that job is completed, the freelancer moves on to the next job. Freelancing is perfect if you have children and cannot afford daycare or if you are a student who doesn't have time to work in a traditional setting.
These are hard times for everyone, but they don't have to get the best of you. A little bit of research into some of these various career options may be what you need in order to ride out the recession. Some of these fields may require some education, but that education can be found in trade schools versus four year universities. So if you are in recovery mode, consider trying some of these career options. You never know where it may lead.
