Everyone knows it, the economy has been horrible for the past couple years.  It seems everyone and their brother is either getting laid off, or work is getting scarce.  There is nothing more depressing, and frightening than loosing your job.  Without your job, you can’t pay the bills, buy what you please and it makes it hard to live.  When the economy is at its absolute worst, there is still hope.  There have been 5 jobs that are known to still make a great salary in the roughest times.  Check out these jobs below!

Engineer – Engineers have a great future according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Engineer graduates will earn an average salary of $72,000. For businesses to grow you will always need engineers for the future.

Financial Analyst – Financial Analyst’s are the second leading in a great economic feature according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Studies estimate a growth of 37% in the career for the next few years.  The average salary for this career is $67,000.

Nurse – As long as there are people on this earth we will always need nurses and medical attention.  With a population growth over the next couple years the nurse staff will only grow.  Nurses are known to make an average salary of $66,000. 

Internet Marketer – Internet Marketing is a great career.  If you like working with computers, the Internet and know a little bit about marketing you should consider this career.  The average salary starts out at $53,000.

High School – Do you like working with children or teenagers?  If so you have an opportunity to make $46,000!  High school teachers have great benefits nice long holiday vacations and make a great salary!

There are so many careers out there to consider for your future.  Although there are many careers, most people forget to consider if they will be needed in the future.  Once you decide what career you want for your future, make sure it is a salary you are happy with, it will be around in the next couple of years and most important will it be in demand?