Most secure career choices?

[panther4life]

With the digital age, the world is changing and many jobs are being phased out but how many will be safe forever and be able to whether this storm?

This thread is kind of knee jerk reaction to the ESPN layoff's but countless people are affected every day by this kind of thing. I've never been laid off by a big corporation (always been in the car biz for past decade) but have been let go because of politics and other dumb poo on a couple of occasions. Granted if you're good in the car biz and can stomach staying in it, seems theres always a job for you somewhere.

Recently I saw HHGREGG falter and are now closing all of their stores. Sports Authority did the same in recent years. I imagine Best Buy isn't fair behind and these are just the first examples of box stores that come to mind. Many more circumstances of other business's going under or having to lay off tons of people. 

Also, I never understood how Bill Voth was making money via BBR and he obviously wasn't making enough to continue.

Any general thoughts regarding the topic?

 

 

 

 

[cookinbrak]

Be a rich dude.

[frash.exe]

old money

[Jase]

Prostitution

[scpanther22]

so many of these companies just seem so huge they can't possibly sustain so they end up being too slow to adapt to change and end up failing or having to constantly merge and buy up and coming business.

[Davidson Deac II]

Plumbing and similar trades seem to be fairly reliable. A skilled plumber makes a lot of money, and there is little chance of being replaced by automation.  

[lightsout]

3 hours ago, Davidson Deac II said:

Plumbing and similar trades seem to be fairly reliable. A skilled plumber makes a lot of money, and there is little chance of being replaced by automation.  

Until the synths arrive.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

15 hours ago, Davidson Deac II said:

Plumbing and similar trades seem to be fairly reliable. A skilled plumber makes a lot of money, and there is little chance of being replaced by automation.  

If I knew then what I know now I would have went to CPCC and studied a trade like plumbing or electrical and a business associates degree.  Would have ended up with the same or more money, and a more satisfying career. Those jobs may evolve but they are not going away anytime soon.  

[t96]

Politician.

[thefuzz]

17 hours ago, Davidson Deac II said:

Plumbing and similar trades seem to be fairly reliable. A skilled plumber makes a lot of money, and there is little chance of being replaced by automation.  

Came to post something similar.

Welding, Electrical, Plumbing, Construction, HVAC, etc....aren't going anywhere.  They are tough, hard jobs, that pay well if you own the company.

Toughest part is finding reliable help.

[CRA]

On 4/26/2017 at 1:33 PM, panther4life said:

With the digital age, the world is changing and many jobs are being phased out but how many will be safe forever and be able to whether this storm?

This thread is kind of knee jerk reaction to the ESPN layoff's but countless people are affected every day by this kind of thing. I've never been laid off by a big corporation (always been in the car biz for past decade) but have been let go because of politics and other dumb poo on a couple of occasions. Granted if you're good in the car biz and can stomach staying in it, seems theres always a job for you somewhere.

Recently I saw HHGREGG falter and are now closing all of their stores. Sports Authority did the same in recent years. I imagine Best Buy isn't fair behind and these are just the first examples of box stores that come to mind. Many more circumstances of other business's going under or having to lay off tons of people. 

Also, I never understood how Bill Voth was making money via BBR and he obviously wasn't making enough to continue.

Any general thoughts regarding the topic?

 

 

 

 

If I was HS or college age I would be looking at healthcare field.  Those baby boomers will be getting old soon.  Ways to get involved in many ways

[Jimmy]

Starting QB for the Cleveland Browns 

Ball boy for the Patriots

PR manager for Greg Hardy or Ray Rice

All solid choices

[bigjohn]

+1 on learning a trade like plumbing or electrical, especially if you're a go-getter and get a business degree and run your own show.

Public school teacher is pretty secure as well. If you're an average teacher or better, you can stick around forever. Lots of places are just looking for warm bodies at this point.

[SmokinwithWilly]

Trades are pretty much the most stable field there is. The only thing I can recommend is don't pick one that is destructive on your knees like a flooring guy. I'm paying for that now.