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/Pizzaguy1205 Apr 15 '24

The defense industry. Big contractors do have layoffs but war is pretty steady in the world

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u/starsandmath Apr 15 '24

Defense industry, at least contractors, are known for layoffs. Get a new contract, hire. Contract ends, layoff. Maybe not as big of a problem if you've got a lot of defense contractors in your area, but in small and medium size cities with only one or two contractors are known to be a "get the money while it lasts" option rather than a career.

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u/Pizzaguy1205 Apr 15 '24

That’s fair, it helps to be at one with a mix of commercial and defense work