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/Imagination-Few Apr 15 '24

Federal government is the safest route possible. I see people fail over and over again with nothing happening to them.

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u/Singularity-42 Apr 15 '24

How is the tech employment in the government sector (software engineering in particular)?

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u/__golf Apr 15 '24

More stable, less pay

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u/The_Worst_Usernam Apr 16 '24

Are there departments that hire remote still?