I don't know if anything is completely safe right now. 

@kedward6@xanga - Agree, especially since the economy is at its low point right now. 

Food. That is, growing it on small-scale farms to sell locally is a booming business. Practically economic-collapse proof...really...because people'll always need food.

And heck, if you can sell it for cheaper than the stores (which, if you're organic AND small-scale, is possible...)...then heeyy...

It's why I'm a farmer now, instead of in college.

I hear lawyers are doing pretty well right now. The hospitals around here can't seem to hire ENOUGH people. But I don't know if this'll last.

Medical, companies that repossess stuff

I think mostly anything to do in the medical field. It is huge and they never have enought nurses, doctors, aids etc. Animal stuff is popular too. Mechanic stuff most of the time. My dad owns his own mechanic shop and his business goes in spurts. It depends on the time of year and what people want to spend.

@s_h_a_sha@xanga - i was a senior in a big 4 accountant firm and i was laid off in nov. =P

accountants, in the long run, is a stable job. but i think with the given economy, no job is a guarantee in the US corporate. US companies tend to decrease their HR expenses when their profits aren't looking good. 

but jobs in the military is a stable one. it's a very bad sign for the economy when the government can't support the military personnel.......

i recently read that due to the baby boomer generation, the most stable job would be in health care but i think it would be mighty hard to get a job in that field, during this time. 

The most stable jobs would be those that have nothing to do with the economy's flux. These include MEDICAL jobs, jobs in the FOOD INDUSTRY, CIVIL SERVICE, and of course GOVERNMENT. I think government jobs will get you the most money.

Teaching. Definitely.

There are a handful of jobs that no matter the economic environment, their service will always be needed. These are the most stable, but may not be relative if you don't carry a degree, or the experience necessary to land one. I will name just two and leave the rest up to you....

Marketing- When businesses suffer, companies invest in more marketing to attract more customers, but in creative ways. This way they are not standing still, but taking logical risks to encourage new business--surviving while making money. When business is booming, company's invest in more marketing to broaden their customer base nationally, or even internationally--growing while making more money.

Doctors/ Dentist/Surgeons (All of the above) - Everyone gets hurt, has medical problems, are born with medical problems, needs medical attention. The body is constantly going through changes with or without labor, money and etc. This is inevitable, however, to survive physically and emotionally we need to service our bodies and minds like car engines. No matter the economic status, healthcare will be around because our health is unavoidable. (now RN's & assistants are up in the air, but anyone holding a position in that area, I am sure your experience with the current economy would be appreciated)

Sales- Though this position is constantly hiring & firing, it is what drives revenue. No Sales staff, no sales. So this can be a secure job if you can bring #'s in. But if you can't you can always try again, just bullshit your way into another position. Most sales jobs are pretty easy to land if you can sell youself as successful, dedicated, money hungry, motivated, and require little to none micro-managing. (Refelctions on accomplishments is a must in most cases, bullshit ones or not, as long as they believe you)

Jobs that are less safe------

Accountants- You may have 5 -25 years of experience, but your salary is is higher than that of another candidate willing to earn less and is fully capable of either getting the job, or learning very quickly.

Engineers- Same scenario with Accountants. At my company we laid off 20 people, 1/3 of whom worked for this company for 5-27 years.

I'm tired of writing this, but you can get a good grasp on what is safe. Positions where you set the pace are the most stable (sales, marketing, high end health like doctors and etc.) Companys and people depend on those position to keep things floating.

Okay im done.