All articlesWhen there is a pandemic such as the current Covid-19 wave ongoing, there is sure to be a downturn in the economy. This means there would be job losses, business closure and budget cuts. Everyone wants to know which industry or what jobs are safe in times like this. Even though this depends on the profession and job position, there are some classic jobs which are essential and so are always needed during an economic downturn. Here are 7 of them:
1. Medical Professionals
Of course, this is at the top of the list. No matter what direction the economy faces, there would always be sick people and animals and so, medical professionals are always needed. During an economic downturn, the demand for various medical professionals increase since there is a higher possibility for stress-related issues and pressure.
This automatically means that other jobs needed to keep the hospital running are protected, such as janitors, receptionist, etc. Since there are various aspects of medicine, not all are fully protected. During an economic downturn, fewer people are going to be making appointments to have a face-lifts or tummy tucks therefore, cosmetic surgeons may have less patients. Similarly, most health insurance firms don’t cover dental work, so even though they would not be totally affected in a downturn, dentists would get fewer visitors.