Thanks to our current economic troubles, it is not a surprise that so many people are interested in finding fields where their jobs are more secure. Just a couple years ago, most American workers were comfortable in their jobs and confident that those jobs weren't going anywhere. Now, things are a bit different and more people are looking toward careers they can be certain will provide them with stability now and in the future. To that end, let's take a look at the top 3 recession-proof fields that you might want to consider.
Depending upon where you live, the first few years of teaching can be a bit unstable as schools are faced with tough budget cuts. In many parts of the country, however, schools do not have enough teachers to fill their classrooms. In addition, once you have established a few years of seniority within your school district, you are pretty much guaranteed to have a job from year to year. After all, there will always be a need for teachers to educate the youth of America.
You will also enjoy great stability and a number of employment opportunities if you have a nursing degree or are otherwise trained within the medical field. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment opportunities for nurses will grow much faster than the average occupation over the next several years. This is partially due to the current lack of trained nurses, but also because of our quickly aging population and because advances in medical technology have allowed us to live much longer. In addition, just as with education, there will always be a need for trained individuals to take care of the sick and the wounded.
Everywhere you turn, technology is at the forefront. Businesses, schools, government bodies and non-profit organizations all depend upon technology in order to conduct day-to-day operations. As our dependency upon technology continues to grow, so will our dependency upon those who are trained within the field. Therefore, if you have the proper education and training, you should enjoy great stability with a degree in the IT field.