Archive for tag: government jobs
The 4 Best Career Industries in a Bad Economy
January 5, 2011 10:25 pm Career AdviceLooking for work? You might want to consider these four industries that offer good-paying jobs, even in an unpredictable economy. Although there’s no such thing as true job security you can at least stack the deck in your favor by choosing a career that offers a consistent (and even lucrative) paycheck.
So Much for Secure Government Jobs
February 18, 2009 1:30 pm Career Advice, EconomyThe California state government will begin laying off 20,000 government workers starting today in an effort to respond to falling tax revenues and a $42-billion budget deficit. So, it’s time to face the facts: government jobs are not secure. Government jobs, in the end, are paid for with taxpayer money. When a recession hits, taxpayer money goes down. The result: government jobs are just as vulnerable as other jobs. It just takes a little while longer.
