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Top 10 Recession-Proof Jobs
By EconMatters
As the global economy is still reeling from the Great Recession, the unemployment statistics are getting staggering in the U.S. by either historical or normal standards. There are more than 2 million Americans jobless for more than 99 weeks (one reader suggested the actual number of 99ers should be at tripled that). Then, Dr. Doom Roubini further scared everybody yesterday by predicting a 60% probability of a double dip recession in 2012. So this infographic could come in handy providing some clue as to the hottest labor market trend even in a recessionary environment.
Aside from the usual health, technology and financial related jobs (e.g., veterinarian, software engineer, financial analyst) that are typically considered hot and recession-proof, these jobs--Metal Health Counselor, Forensic Science Technician, Makeup Artist, and Skin Care Specialist seem somewhat surprising to me. I guess either CSI or rising crime rate, and the recession-induced mental pressure probably have a more far-reaching effect than I had imagined, and of course, vanity never gets old.
The kind of jobs that career-seeking Americans should avoid at all costs are essentially the ones that have been gradually replaced by technology - Post Office Mail Sorter, telemarketer, photo processor, carpenter and record store owner (blame it on iPod). But automation sometimes comes with a price. After suffering from the trauma of having to junk a 1-year old fridge, and one brand new microwave blowing out fuse on arrival, I can really attest to the old saying "They sure don't make things like they used to any more."
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What a stupid article, who wrote this is a complete buffon who researched this on google.
There is only one recession proof job, a Janitor and a Military Service men/women - someone always needs to clean up a mess someone else created.
I apologize. I've been trifling here. F#ck this article in the a$$.
I think you left off "shoe shine boy", but in any case: f#ck you.
Contracting with the FDIC is solid work right now...
my top job pick:
Unemployment Insurance Check Writer...that job ain't going no where soon.
Other recession proof jobs not mentioned here are:
Prostitution
Drug Dealer
Mercenary
Armed Robber
Pimp
Funeral Director
I think morticians, shovel makers, and grave stone carvers are about to see some boom times.
47% of people over age 60 voted for Hussein in 2008.
53% of people 45 to 60 (Baby Boomers) voted for him
They are gonna get fvkked really good. Nice job,
I come to ZH for my "Metal Health" counseling.
As your counselor, I advise you to buy MORE physical Au/Ag/Pd/Pt/Pb!
I thought I was on ZH not Yahoo! Finace.
No..ZH is not Greece. Greece is not CNBC and CNBC is not Yahoo.
In a single word: horseshit!
"Expected growth"? Expected by whom? The govs that have sucha consistent history of chasing the job market? Software engineer, WTFLOL? What year is this... 2000?
Here's my hint at a recession proof job: craftsmen and mechanics - all kinds of em... no matter technological advances, no matter the state of the economy, people will always need someone fixing mechanical things. And thanks to the modern dream of everyone striving for an office job, there currently even is a shortage.
Folks always ignore the plumbing profession, until a drain backs up!
Without plumbing, a lot of civilization would fall by the wayside.
Hot water -- get you some!
I don't see brewer on that list. I know my employees and I know that drinking is the curse of the working class.
when working class have no jobs, how can they pay for a drink? They will resort to making their own booze. see moonshine.
iPads. A chicken and an iPad in every pot.
As a seasoned database administrator, I can assure you there is no job security in boom times or recession times, unless perhaps you live in India or Brazil. Any technical position in the US that pays a middle-class wage and benefits is a primary target for being moved overseas.
you forgot congressman
POTUS: 100% growth in 2012.
gun shop owner?
Beat me to it. add pot grower and prositute to that list.
The article is wrong! Congress still employs elevator operators!
Here are some possibilities-
Private security Goon
Police officer
Jailer
Prison Guard
Soylent Scoop truck Operator
Good list, however you left off interrogator and drone operator.
I didn't see Farmer nor Prostitute (actual prostitute, not code for politician nor bankster).
Being able to provide food or sexual release will be huge growth industries, post-collapse.
Prostitute, both real and metaphoric, continues to be a growth industry.
It's on there. They just call it a "Skin care specialist".
pods
i think you meant "foreskin care specialist."
Yes, by all means, become a financial analyst - the rest of us need more moving targets!
This post is garbage.
Those job suggestions suck as well.
Recession Proof? How about Global Depression/hyperinflation proof jobs?
While I agree, your level of invective is too low. May I suggest one of the seven words that George Carlin says cannot be broadcast.
Healthcare counselor? Who the fuck is going to be able to afford service stuff like this when they're unemployed?
And financial adviser?
Oh, and to prove that this is about as removed from reality as one can get, there's ZERO mention of farming! Of course, farming is less controllable and less glamorous, so I guess it figures they're not going to mention it...
I'm glad that I opted for the Red Pill. Those taking the Blue Pill are going to be royally fucked.
Actually, Mental Health Counselor was the only one on the list that I figured may have a growing future. In 2008/09 when everything blew up, these guys did a killer trade. Especially in NYC, business was off the charts as all the peons that got tossed out of their uber-corporations were wandering around without meaning, lost and in their own mental wasteland.
People are so mentally lost these days, and with jobs and rituals falling by the wayside, this profession will take off again.
Totally agree with the rest of your post, and on the farming point. Farmers have a bright future.....
Other than the NYC bankers, who needs or can afford a mental health counselor?
They're covered free in almost all healthcare plans. I believe even Medicare covers a certain amount of visits. Don't underestimate the power of mental/emotional suffering, it makes people do all sorts of things including part with cash to get treatment for it.
Post Riot Street Sweepers - future prospects, guaranteed....
One of the dumbest guest posts on ZH to date. Total BAU mentality. Economatters forgot his own job description - hopium distributor.
Every "recession-proof" job a rider. No horses to carry the load.
...true 'Gallinazo'...mejor montamos una pollera colorá! lol...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiQBplkvl8o
I don't understand Spanish, but if you insulted the author of the article in a crude manner, then I concur, and regret that other than calling the author a "puta" I have little to offer.
Could be a good time to open a tavern.
Why didn't I see "liquor store owner" on that list? It's a recession-proof product...
.....and the number one recession-proof job is......drum roll please.....
THIEF! Expected Growth: Unlimited
the benefits of being a thief outweighs back breaking work, becuase if you get caught you receive
private corporate worker drones are the suckers in capitalism paying taxes for the rest while competing on the "free market"
Winners are: capitalist trust fund babies, government workers (doctors, military, politicians, DMV), welfare poor something for nothing protected minorities (blacks and illegal latinos)
Think about the cost of healthcare. You end up paying about 3 times for healthcare because of illegals and welfare cases. You pay your healthcare premium, you pay more for your healthcare premium because the cost is higher to subsidize others, you pay a third time on your property taxes for the local hospital district that provides free healthcare at the emergency room for illegals. Now if you walk in - they ain't gonna tocuh you unless they know you are going to pay for it.
Let's not forget about your property taxes to provide schooling to illegals kids plus their breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack aka dinner. Some of us remember being fairly poor and brownbagging while others got free lunches at school.