Recession Proof Jobs

Recession has hit the global economy hard and the worst sufferers were the people who were employed in jobs in different organizations. Companies went bankrupt, some got shut down. A good number of people were laid off from their jobs, while some saw a drastic cut in their paycheck. The big picture here is that everyone suffered.

However, there are some recession proof jobs that do exist in this world. It comes as a pleasant surprise, but trust me, it's true. There are jobs that would not be affected by a bad economy or a crash in share market. I am listing down some good examples for the readers.

Recession Proof Careers

Police Officer
Cops are employed by the government, which means 100% job security. Since the economy during recession is not at a better position, crime rate is rising up and this keeps cops more busy. Law enforcement agencies always encourages students to take courses related to police officer training after high school. The only requirement is you should be a US citizen, 20 years old and physically fit to meet the expectations.

Pharmacy Technician
As people grow old they tend to suffer from various diseases. The recession is playing a big hand in making people victims of anxiety and depression. Besides, people always have some kind of health coverage, which helps them to pay for medications even with the collapse of the economy. To become a pharmacy technician, you should be a student with some medical experience or certification. If selected, training would be given on the job.

Environmental Scientist Technician
Global studies say that green jobs are there to rule and save our planet. Despite the recent downturn, a large percentage of the US work force works to save the planet. If you want to help in this noble mission, then you need an associate degree or certification in applied science or science technology. Technicians who have a high school diploma can begin their career working under the supervision of an experienced environment technician and gradually earn a two year degree in science technology.

Funeral Director
The only truth about life is death. No matter whether the economy is booming or collapsing, people will continue to die and families will continue to organize funerals for their loved ones. States require funeral directors who have a valid license. You should be 21 years of age and should have at least 2 years of formal education for opting for this job. You have to pass a written examination and serve an apprenticeship of one year.

Nurses
Registered nurses are always in demand. Recession or not, people continue to get sick and seek medical assistance. If you want to enter the noble profession of nursing, you should have a bachelor's degree in nursing and should have completed an approved nursing program. Nurses should also pass a license exam, to get a valid practicing license.

Teacher
Since economic recession has hit the market, people are trying to get more safe jobs which require high qualifications. Employed or unemployed people want to attain higher education, to have an impressive resume. A teaching job is one of the best examples of a recession proof job. You need to have a doctoral degree for a bright career in teaching profession.

Recession Proof Jobs List

Mentioned below is a list of jobs and salaries according to market research 2010.

JOBS	SALARIES
Teachers, Postsecondary	US$ 57,770
Physical Therapists	US$ 66,200
Registered Nurses	US$ 57,280
Social and Community Service Managers	US$ 52,070
Environmental Engineers	US$ 69,940
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	US$ 58,260
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	US$ 34,040
Geo Scientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers	US$ 72,660
Correctional Officers and Jailers	US$ 35,760
Speech-Language Pathologists	US$ 57,710
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators	US$ 50,660
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists	US$ 86,420
Firefighters	US$ 41,190
Funeral Directors	US$ 49,620
Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators	US$ 27,130
Animal Scientists	US$ 47,800

With this table, I have reached the end of my article. I hope you have made your choice on which of the recession proof jobs is best for you. My best wishes to all my readers for their respective careers.