With the economy doing as poorly as it is, it’s no wonder why many people today are looking toward the future to see what jobs are really “recession proof”.  No matter what kind of job you get in life, there’s always that chance you may be fired, laid off or have a cut back in your wages but there are jobs that have a better chance of avoiding this in spite of a recession.

Nursing - Nursing will always be in demand no matter how strong the economy is.  Since health care will never go away, hospitals and clinics will always be demand.

Accounting - Accounting is another field that will boom no matter what because people will always need to have their taxes down through thick and thin.  If you’re a fan of any numbers, you may want to look into  any type of tax work.

Internet Marketing  - As the Internet grows bigger and bigger each year, more companies are going to turn to the Internet for just about everything.  This is where you can play a role in learning how the marketing and the Internet works.

Secretaries / Assistants -Sure, it’s not a high paying gig but CEOs and companies are always in need of assistants.  This job doesn’t necessarily require a big degree but it can pay the bills if need be.

Finance / Investing - Just like health care, money is always going to be around. Whether you want to get into banking, investments, etc, there will always be a demand for these products.

Teaching - Schools will always be the backbone of America’s education system.  In order to teach the kids, we need teachers and as the population grows, the demand will just become greater.

Pharmacist - Becoming a pharmacist takes a while but these jobs are available everywhere and are always in demand because we always need someone to fill our prescriptions.

Police / Fire - Just like a teacher, we always need someone to fight our fires and protect our streets.  These jobs are always in demand no matter where you live.

These are just a few of the many recession proof jobs out there.  Remember, as long as you work hard and show up on time, an employer isn’t likely going to get rid of you. 

If none of these jobs sound appealing, you may want to check out these industries as well:

• Education
• Energy
• Health Care
• Environment
• Government

There are always thousands of jobs out there and when it comes time to find a perfect career, follow what you love and not the money.