Let's create a list of jobs that will be in demand (applying, average)

[The716]

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[golgi1]

Originally Posted by rhawkins74

jobs that will always be in demand and can't be outsourced....
law enforcement
security officer

True. And as a countries' situation deteriorates, its been shown that more money is allocated toward law enforcement and cops make more money. This is due to a mix of increased crime, in general, and the very rich needing more "law enforcement" to protect their hold on a countries power / resources.

At a certain point, cops become the wealthy and powerful populaces only buffer between them and the lower class. So yes, there will always be money allocated toward law enforcement, even in bad times.

I'm not necessarily referring to the USA per se, but countries, in general, that have deteriorating systems and increasingly poor populations.

[CTR36]

Government Accountants!! It is so hard to find truly qualified gov't accountants. Gov't accountants must know and be proficient in GASB regulations and fund accounting.Even with a Bachelor's degree you get paid good money. I have been in this field for 10 years. I am one of the younger ones. Whenever I attend at GFOA conference, they urge us to mentor young people to go into this very interesting field. There are SO many openings in Texas for budget analysts, accountants, investment officers, finance directors, etc. You don't have to have a CPA, but it does help. Go into government accounting people!!

[roncorey1]

1. Job that requires actual SKILLS!
2. Job that requires actual SKILLS!
3. Job that requires actual SKILLS!
4. Job that requires actual SKILLS!
5. Job that requires actual SKILLS!

[40andflailing]

I am 40 (soon to be 41) with my M.Ed.. With 5 years of experience teaching and a Master's degree, I was making a whopping $40000 p/yr! We just had a baby in July and two boys ages 10 and 12 to support as well. My wife quit her full-time job as a chef over a year ago due to an unbearable boss. She was able to work at a local restaurant, but only part-time, not enough to pay the bills, therefore, we lost our home to short-sale. We moved into an apt (in Phoenix, AZ) to be close to her parents, so her mom could assist with watching the baby so she could return to work doing ANYTHING to make money. I need to earn more than I was teaching, and since we were living over an hour from my old district I resigned to find another job. What in the world does someone whose educcation and most of his experience (I also ran a before/after school program for five years in Phoenix) is in the education field do when he needs to make more money. My student loans are approaching the level of another mortgage, so going back to school seems out of the question. Also, FORGET sales, as I DETEST cold-calling and I do not have the cash reserves built up to rely on commissions. I have a family I desperately need to provide for, though! Any suggestions????

[slackjaw]

Originally Posted by LeftCoastee

Healthcare IT is my life and have been doing it for 15 years. While its true that certain development jobs are being moved offshore, there will always be a need for qualified, non-commoditized people here.

Yup. I giggle every time I see someone fear mongering about no more jobs in IT because of offshoring, you ever notice that it is rarely someone who actually does it for a living making these claims? People who work in the industry know how easily demand has outpaced offshoring.

[wanderer71]

Regarding law enforcement, police officers, detectives, security and that sort...I'm pretty sure there is an age limit for entry. Doesn't a person have to be under the age of 30 to get into these fields??

[rulesforrebelsdotcom]

Originally Posted by movin'on

I should be in school right now training for something different but I cannot decide. I'm thinking something to do with the aging population that cannot be outsourced. So, some thoughts are

1. Geriatric social worker
2. Physical therapist
3. Cardiac technician (whatever that means, but they make good $)
4. ICU nurse or nurse in a nursing home

What are your ideas? Have you thought about going back to school to train for a whole new career? If so, in what area? Are you in school?

I've been looking at the jobs in my city and it seems like they are all in hospitals or in mental health or in collections. Anyway, thoughts?

Physicial therapists can make a killing. They are currently so much in demand they can pretty much go anywhere, get signing bonuses and good pay, pick their hours and also do freelance work at private pt facilities on their way home from work.

Government jbos definately in demans in the future to handle all the big government stuff Obama has comming down the pipe on top of what he's already done with healthcare.

Health care industry will obviously be big in the future. Aside from that you can't really predict what the next bubble will be. They have been saying green energy in these types of articles forever but I dont see if happening anytime real soon.

[Northside904]

The most in-demand position is going to be a PIMP. just joking.

[jasper12]

Audiology, Optometry, Blind Rehabilitation, Recreational Therapy, Geriatric Social Workers, Estate Planners, CNA's, Nurses, Pharmacists, Hospice workers, pallative care workers, funeral and embalming specialists...