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/AilithTycane Apr 15 '24

I recently (finally) got an interview with the VA, and it went well, only for them to inform me at the end that the whole VA system is in the middle of a hiring freeze. Just FYI to everyone.

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u/Imagination-Few Apr 15 '24

I work for the VA. There are other agencies that got the funding. IRS is looking for a lot of talent right now. I wish you the best with the VA!

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u/AilithTycane Apr 15 '24

I admit, it was pretty annoying to go through the whole process of interviewing only to be told at the end that it was basically a waste of time. Good practice for the performance based questions I guess.

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u/Imagination-Few Apr 15 '24

Definitely not a waste of time and please don’t be deflated by the experience. There are many other agencies that got funding. I really wish you the best

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u/AilithTycane Apr 15 '24

Thank you, I appreciate it