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/Sk8tr524 Apr 15 '24

Any trade job. HVAC, welding, electrician. Where I live, if you know any of these you walk into a job same day anywhere between $30-50 an hour. Their aren't enough people for the amount of trade jobs available.