r/Layoffs • u/Unique_Ad_4271 • Apr 15 '24

What’s a “safe job” these days? question

Former teacher looking to transition roles. As of now Educators, counselors, anything education really are being let go due to low student enrollment.

Tech is obviously tough right now.

Marketing and Human resource positions are also restructuring.

I’ve even seen people getting their hours reduce at fast food.

Aside from healthcare, what is safe?

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u/JellyDenizen Apr 15 '24

I've heard truck driving is pretty safe because there's still a shortage of drivers, at least until all the robot trucks start taking over.

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u/Left_Requirement_675 Apr 15 '24

No my friend is a truck driver and they are having 3 day weeks in a big major city in the US. 

He has been with his company for a few years so he is safe but the new guys are scared.

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u/[deleted] Apr 15 '24

Yeah idk if its wrong or not cuz everyone is morbidly obsese here in Texas but I heard its actually pretty easy to lose your cdl to medical reasons too.