Today’s Poll: What Jobs Are Absolutely Necessary?

It’s here. And you’re feeling it. It’s what some have called an “economic recession” and others have flat out called a depression. Whatever it is, many people I know have felt the pain. From losing a job to the panic of uncertainty about your job, in some way we have all felt the sting of this crisis. There’s a lot of talk but very few answers.

All of the discussion has started my brain thinking (a dangerous proposition at best!) and I wanted to ask your thoughts on a specific question:

What jobs, if any, would survive if our economy totally tanked?

A fair question I think. What industry or job or the like would still be absolutely necessary if the economy ceased to exist as we know it?

I’d love to hear your response! Make a comment and we’ll put it all together to find out what America (or at least our little corner of it!) thinks about this subject.

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4 Responses to “Today’s Poll: What Jobs Are Absolutely Necessary?”

  • Crys Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 9:38 am

    Education and Corrections. I feel that Wade can always teach. For my job…. Missouri is the only state that has each district offer PAT. It that does not change, I also feel safe. Even if it does… I hope I get moved around.I am very concerned about jobs in this current economy but there will always been the need for education. With Corrections… there will always be prisoners….

  • Goldenchild Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 10:26 am

    That’s a good one…

    I think the first to go will be the union jobs… because they usually do.. Chrysler… ect.

    Then I think it’ll we’ll go away with mom/pop shops… not built into big chain-linked stores.

    I believe that education will last through… and anything dealing with technology.. OOO.. and gas stations… If people can pay $5 a gallon… they’re probably going to make it.

    But it’s a tough one!!

  • Stephen Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 10:50 am

    I heard that Wal-Mart has made 10% more profit recently and same with McDonalds.. so I would say cheaper stores and restaurants will thrive while upscale stores might not do as well.

    I would hope that design jobs are necessary because designers provide a way for all businesses (even ones that are hurting) to reach the target audience and in turn make the business more money

  • Mel Says:
    November 14th, 2008 at 6:46 pm

    I’m fairly confident that my profession in nursing would still be around. I can usually find a job without any problem….I could probably work 2 or 3 at a time if I wanted to.

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