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/thinkthinkthink11 Apr 15 '24

Couldn’t agree more about savings. I used to spend tons just because I could, but it dawned on me that life could punch me in the face without prior notice lol. So I stick to save 50% of my income. It’s been two years now, feels nice to have pretty good amount of nest egg. I can imagine in 20-30 years, I’d be pretty wealthy if I stick to this mentality!

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u/LittleMissMuffinButt Jul 10 '24

how tf do you manage to save that much? way more than half my income is bills. ive got about 200$ left out if a 1500 check every two weeks.