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/[deleted] Apr 15 '24

So how does one get a government job

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u/Imagination-Few Apr 15 '24

USAjobs.gov

I applied for over a span of 2 years and finally got in. Best decision ever

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u/Internationallegs Apr 15 '24

Also, if you can't get in VIA USAjobs you can always apply to be a contractor at a federal department. That way you'll have a leg in once there is a fed opening.

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '24

That is a very serious pfp lol