Top 10 Recessionproof Jobs

I read in an article here that in recession times that sex and alcohol, as well as entertainment sells and flourishes. Several years back I was an Independent Beauty Consultant and Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. Being in business for myself, yet not alone with the support of the company as a whole providing education, inspiration, rewards and so on. I learned that like alcohol and sex as the article I read mentioned; cosmetics also sells in economic crisis times. The reason being that it is a low ticket item that has the ability to make a woman feel good about herself and lifts her spirits. A woman will buy a tube of lipstick or a skin care product before she will buy a new dress or pair of shoes that she will only wear once in a while or maybe only a couple of times. Whereas, skin care and looking younger or prettier everyday has a greater appeal. Additionally, having her own personal beauty consultant with the opportunity to try the product before she buys it or give her a reason to get together with other woman and enjoy a couple hours of fun with her peers. Additionally, offers the opportunity to have a rewarding career where one can work her business from the comforts of her home as a hobby or to have the earning potential where the sky is the limit. Finally, as Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics had instilled the company philosophy as to be: God first, Family second and Career third. As well as, Do unto others as you would have done unto you. Basically, you get what you give and for all if you look good, You feel good, and you do good! Something to consider looking into. I have already made the decision to get back on the Mary Kay Cosmetics ladder of success!

Tamara McCormick of OH 12:48AM January 15, 2009

You list teachers and physicians as recessionproof careers, and both make the list of overrated careers. Which is it? The implication is that careers that provide job stability during tough economic times are attractive, making them recessionproof. Yet they are denigrated on the overrated list, sending the message that the majority in those careers don't enjoy their work, or would choose an alternate career if available. One should choose a career that stimulates the mind and feeds the soul. If I am happy in my work, why should I worry about what others think or if I will make enough money. These things sort themselves out over time. To earn piles and piles of money in a "cool" job is not the way to live if my definition of cool doesn't fit someone else's definition.

j wieland of IL 9:28PM December 29, 2008

I am in IT and studying nursing. ALL IT jobs can be outsourced which means they are not recession or depression proof. Only an idiot still promotes these fields.

Besides, business sees IT as a liability so when money is tight, we are the first to go! 5 layoffs in 15 years and I am done!

D. R. of FL 2:59PM October 28, 2008

Health care has always been a stable job market. Surprising how many high school counselors overlook this industry. One does not have to be a health care professional involved with hands on patient care. Technology is rampant in health care, and there is a constant need for trained people to operate, service and maintain this new equipment.

of PA 1:03PM October 28, 2008