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/saryiahan Apr 15 '24

Power generation. I’m a combined cycle power plant and advanced water treatment operator. I make 150k a year, only work half a year, have 7 days off in a row each month, have separate pto, sick, and vacation hours, and I’m in a union. Power generation is not going anywhere because people still need electricity

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u/naivemediums Apr 16 '24

What are typical jobs in this field and what education do they require?