What are some good job markets to get into?

[blur256]

Serious question for you all. I am currently working in staffing for manufacturing, but all signs right now are pointing toward a huge recession coming. I have lost companies right and left because they are having slowdowns and layoffs. I'm worried my company could be next because we aren't getting new business.

So, there is the question, what should I look into? I'm very good at marketing. I have undergrad degrees in advertising and public relations as well as a master's in management. I just had a phone interview with a company that makes medical testing equipment for rodents (seriously) and I have one scheduled with a nonprofit here in my dying town in CT (and when I say dying, it is a factory town and jobs are starting to go).

Any ideas? What will withstand these days? Every time I apply I get questions about my job history because it is spotty. But honestly, that's the world we live in. I have been through a lot between moving and marriage and horrible bosses and just life in general. I'm a milenial and I'm not lazy. I just keep getting lousy, low paying chances. I want better.

Any advice would be appreciated!

[Kali]

1. medical "maintenence" fields

all us entitled middle age and older people are going to need staff and equipment to get along. I expect there is room for innovation and lots of management.

[True Blue American]

2. This may sound strange

But get training as a Plumber, heating and Air Conditioning. Electrician, anything that can not be outsourced. There is always a need and they pay well if you are good.

[Kali]

4. yep

[blur256]

12. I have thought about that

Thank you

[True Blue American]

13. I just named a few choices

Because I remember when so many of the Auto companies closed so many went to the Community Colleges, or took advantage of the many Training plans.

Many worked for various companies like Lowes, but after getting their names out started their own business. My plumber did that.

[elleng]

3. Yes, or something like that.

My daughter is an occupational therapist; been working in a public school and may be changing toward management, but OT has been a 'big' field lately.

[Kali]

5. there already has been a lot of advancments in the relevant fields - I am amazed

at the products and services out there for my age group (and older) compared to when I was caring for an older person 25-30 years ago. wish I had access to some of this stuff back then!

we have an old family friend that fell and broke a hip, would have been a death sentence not long ago. with surgery, OT and PT he is back home taking care of himself for the most part. amazing!

[elleng]

6. Good to hear!

My daughter's expertise impresses me regularly.

[wasupaloopa]

7. I am probably not much help but i just walked off of a very good job. It was in the finance dept

of a hospital. I was working as a temp accountant. I am 73 and retired and in good health. I thought I would go back to work for extra money.

I have 40 years in accounting, nothing lower than accounting manager. I have been a controller for manufacturing and health care services and farm labor contracting as well as accounting firms and county government.

I worked for Accountemps for six months. The position I walked off of was paying me $30/hr. It was less than I was accustomed to, but I didn't need the job to survive on.

I quit because I just got tired of the things working people put up with. Being retired 3 1/2 years you forget the inconveniences of the working world.

It was a great place to work also. They had policies meant to make the working environment friendly and not drudgery. One was that you are supposed to say hi to anyone you come within 5 ft of. Further away you were to acknowledge their presence.

My point is, if you have a marketable skill and you are laid off maybe get temporary work. It doesn't pay as much as the people you are working with but it let's you see what is available. Many times the temp job is to fill an opening that they are hiring for and you can apply.

It isn't a perfect world as a temp but sometimes you get lucky.

I think I was hired because the available workforce wasn't sufficient to fill the need.

The important thing is get a marketable skill and be good at it.

[True Blue American]

14. Temporary Agencies are

A great place to start.

[blur256]

16. I work at a temp agency currently

That's what I'm trying to get out of.

[True Blue American]

19. You will

Just show your competence. Notice I said start. If you are not sure what you like, good way to find out.

[blur256]

24. Fair enough!

I do think I am marketable but it's getting around this damn work history that's killing me. But I will find something. I just want something long term

[True Blue American]

26. You are building a work record now.

Just stick with it.

[msongs]

8. plumber. nt

[blur256]

23. Lol

When I first graduated undergrad I had a guy offer me a job chasing turds. Seriously. Kinda wish I had taken that now. I graduated undergrad with no loans and now I'm 80 grand in debt because of my masters ugh

[True Blue American]

28. If you have that much training

Forget what I posted.

What is your Major?

[blur256]

35. Advertising, public relations and management

[jpak]

9. Cannabis

It's going places.

[blur256]

17. Actually

I just saw a marketing job for a new dispensary here. I'm going to apply because why not.

[CabalPowered]

10. You have the background for SEO

It's a crowded market and would require some technical skill development but you have the right education.

[blur256]

18. Thank you

I actually do have some seo background as well. We shall see

[MichMan]

11. Automation design, manufacturing, programming and repair

Based on all the predictions here that many jobs are going to be replaced with automation, it would seem like it would be a sure bet

[blur256]

21. Manufacturing is what I currently staff

Automation is killing it off. No, not true yet. Trump is killing it off but automation will be the nail in the coffin.

[True Blue American]

30. Keep in mind though

Someone still has to design those robots and keep them working.

[blur256]

34. True

But we mostly staff the assembly/machine operators. I feel their futures.

[MichMan]

37. You asked what was a good job market to get into...

I gave you one that most certainly will be in high demand, and very likely well paying, with the design, building, programming and repairing of automation.

[AncientGeezer]

15. Any of the Trades...

Plumbing, electrical, welding, carpentry, auto mechanics.....
High paying, bullet proof for longevity, they aren't going to be automated...

[blur256]

20. I have thought about those but they require training

Which I have no money for at the moment. But would love to

[True Blue American]

25. Check your local

Community College or Vocational schools.They could probably help you on costs. Many are getting trade School or Two year degrees making more money than 4 year. My Son came out of Vocational School as a tool maker, took one year of Community, then finished as an Engineer.

Friend of mine is a Community College teacher. He can not turn out students fast enough.

[AncientGeezer]

27. When I had my Plumbing-Electrical buisness...I had interns...trainees.

Many of my fellow tradesman also have intern programs for kids or transitional employees...not making $60 an hr but learning the trade...and not starving.

[True Blue American]

22. If you are

Inclined to use your hands! But I am seeing many young and happy tradesmen.

[AncientGeezer]

29. And the money doesn't suck.

One of my 1st interns is a $100/hr electrician...and has to turn away work.

[True Blue American]

31. We have come full circle. The jobs that used to be looked down on are now paying the big bucks!:)

[AncientGeezer]

32. You aren't kidding

Where I live in Upstate NY....we don't have municipal sewer systems...we have septic tanks and they need pumping.
My nephew works a Honey Wagon(google it)....$52.00/hr....I think that's low for sucking turds but it's work and pays well and it's not going away

[llmart]

33. A lot of that is because us baby boomers can no longer do a lot of the manual labor.

I keep telling young people who are doing these types of jobs that they are the smart ones because more and more of this vast population of aging boomers are going to be needing their services. House painting, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, maintenance, etc.

[Calista241]

36. There is a drastic shortage of truck drivers out there.

Median salaries of $70k+. There’s some chance that automated deliveries could eliminate some jobs in the future, but i know a lot of people that make 6 figures driving trucks 2 weeks per month.

[blur256]

38. That actually had crossed my mind

Funny story though. My freshman year roommate in college wanted to he a try driver. Yet she would come back from holidays with her hair in knots and I would ask her why. That's what she would do driving back to college among other things like read the paper. While driving. I'm glad she became a teacher.

[keithbvadu2]

39. Nurses. Can't be outsourced. Growing field.

Nurses. Can't be outsourced. Growing field.

My nephew got his RN in his early/mid 40s.