9 jobs that will survive the next recession

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  9 jobs that will survive the next recession

  More than 8 million jobs were lost during the last recession. Although
  no one is expecting the next downturn to be that severe, it pays to prepared.
  While no jobs are completely sheltered from an economic fallout
  , there are certain industries which will be impacted less
  when a recession hits, including healthcare, government,
  education and accounting, according to Andrew Chamberlain
  , chief economist at Glassdoor.
  "Historically, there are industries and occupations that have been less
   correlated to business cycle fluctuations, like recessions, than
   others," he said. "If you are looking to reduce the risk of losing your
   job during times of a recession, we know that in the past jobs in
  healthcare, education and utilities have not suffered as many job
   losses as in other fields during a down cycle."
  To be more specific, Glassdoor compiled a list of the jobs that
  will be safest from cuts during the next downturn. Here are the
   top jobs, in no particular order, that are nearly recession proof.
   
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  Teacher

  Median base salary (national average): $45,263
  Having the summer off is nice, but having nearly guaranteed e
  mployment takes the cake. While job growth in this industry
  has held pace with the national average, security is the key to
   this gig. Whether it's working in private or public schools or at
  the elementary or high school level, "communities will always
  need schools, so you are never going to see steep drop off," said
   CareerCast content editor Kyle Kensing.

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  Funeral Director

  Median base salary: $41,000
  Admittedly, this job isn't for everyone, but if (human) history is any guide
  , it's one of the more reliable careers around. "You will always have
   that need for funeral homes and services," Kensing said. Pros typically
   have an associate's degree in funeral service or mortuary science and
  do work some nights and weekends, often on call.
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  Median base salary: $93,090
  Requiring just a master's degree instead of an MD, physician assistants examine,
   diagnose and treat patients, often alongside physicians and surgeons in
   private practice as well as in hospitals. They basically do the job of an
  MD up to a certain point, said Michael Cooke, a partner The Execu|Search Group,
   a recruiting firm specializing in healthcare, accounting and finance – without the
  often hefty student loan tab from medical school. Employment of physician
  assistants is projected to grow 30 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster
   than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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  Professor

  Median base salary: $114,134
  This prestigious position does entail long hours developing
   coursework or grading papers, but it is decidedly unstressful
   and pretty picturesque. Most professors work with college
   students on campus or on their own independent research
  . However, this type of gig doesn't come easy. Tenured
  positions are highly competitive, hard to find and require a post-secondar
  y degree or, in some cases, a doctorate. Employment of post-secondary
   teachers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster
   than the average for all occupations.
  

   
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  Accountant

  Median base salary: $50,000
  Accountants work with individual clients and large and small 
  organizations to prepare financial records and ensure that
  taxes are paid properly and on time. Overtime hours are
  typical at certain times, particularly during tax season and
   at the end of the year. Still, it's a job that is in high demand and,
  despite the stress around deadlines, pays well and has plenty
  of employment opportunities. "It's one of those areas that you
   can't beat in terms of being relatively recession proof," Cooke said.
  "There are never enough people for audit or tax." The unemployment
  rate among accountants and auditors is just 2.2 percent — less than
   half of the national average .
  

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  Auditor

  Median base salary: $56,330
  Similarly to accountants, auditors ensure that financial records
  are accurate and that taxes are paid properly and on time.
  Auditors also assess a company's financial operations to
   make sure it is run efficiently. "In this world of increased
   regulation, post-Enron, it's very important to have strong
  financial controls in place and that has led to increased hiring,"
   said Cooke. "Name the bank and they are trying to beef up
  their audit department."
  

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  Nurse

  Median base salary: $51,460
  As a "jack of all trades" at a hospital or doctor's office, nursing
   positions have a great job growth outlook, according to
   CareerCast's Kensing, particularly with the expansion
  of outpatient care and urgent care. It's also a profession
   that pays relatively well, regardless of geographic
  location. To be employable, most nurses either have a
   bachelor's degree or an associate's degree in nursing
   or a diploma from a nursing program, all of which
  require significantly less time than becoming an MD.
  

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