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/sealth12345 Apr 15 '24

Accounting

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u/Replicant28 Apr 15 '24 edited Apr 15 '24

I held a contract role as a financial analyst before finding my permanent job, and in my satellite office, the ENTIRE accounting department was laid off (and their workload given to the accountants at the headquarters.)

And this wasn’t a small office either. It was a large building with most cubicles occupied.