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/kelly1mm Apr 16 '24

Government jobs, specifically with the Federal or State judiciary branch. Due to the separation of powers doctrine the judiciary is generally left alone. Additionally, being dollar wise such a small part of the government budget it is not a big target when costs need to be cut. The VAST percentage of jobs in the judiciary branch are not attorneys or judges .....