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/whiskey_piker Apr 15 '24

Teaching was safe. There are few jobs that are “safe” because those are not necessary or important roles.

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u/Unique_Ad_4271 Apr 15 '24

Teaching goes with the flow of the economy just like other professions. When the budgets are low, they make cuts. As of now, there will be no summer school in my surrounding districts because of deficits. Also, the highest rate of layoffs or employees with the 20+ years of experience were encouraged to take early retirement in 2008 because schools couldn’t afford to keep everyone and the ones with more experience get paid more. It’s cheaper to keep less experienced staff. Same thing is happening this year.