众所周知，美国的职业压力也是相当的大。近几年来，更是常听说美国公司的扩大或是裁员，在美工作的职员也是需要做好最万全的准备，唯恐一不小心就被裁掉了。在这个科技发达的时代，美国的很多工作都能找到机器人来替代了。又或者是一些流水线的工作，美国也会外包到其他国家。（比如苹果手机……）
The American economy might be humming along right now, but you should be prepared in case that changes. Job seekers hoping to insulate their careers from even the most devastating downturn should opt for expanding industries and specialized tasks that can’t be done by a robot or are less likely to be outsourced to another country.
No job is 100 percent recession-proof, but keep reading to see 10 industries where you can have better job security in a recession.
*英语马上学：
【devastating】adj. v. 毁灭性的、全然的、摧毁。
【outsourced】adj. v. 外包的、转包、外购原料。
信息安全
首先第一个上榜的是职业是信息安全。在这个科技化的时代，信息技术的领域果然是非常吃香的！美国对信息安全分析人员的需求也是最大的，在美国的大公司里都不能缺少这个“金饭碗”工作。根据美国劳工统计局的数据分析预测，2014年到2024年期间，美国信息安全的新增职位将增加18%。而鉴于这个数据，美国的大学也正在实施专门的信息安全教学计划，准备培养出更多厉害的信息分析师毕业生。根据BLS数据（Burean Of labor statistics）显示，2016年信息安全的职业年薪就接近六位数了，平均值为92600美金。（也是相当的厉害了！）
Within the information technology sector, information security analysts are among the most in demand as the number of cyberattacks on computer networks and systems increases. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted an increase by 18 percent, or 14,800 jobs, between 2014 and 2024, making for many new job listings.
Until employers are able to fulfill the ever-growing need for information security analysts, such workers will likely find themselves logging overtime and on-call hours to protect their organizations' computer networks and systems. In exchange, many take home a nearly six-figure salary of $92,600, the median annual average in May 2016, according to the BLS.
*英语马上学：
【analysts】n. 分析师、分析家、分析员。
医疗保健
A growing number of healthcare providers and their clients might be trying out telemedicine or conducting robotic surgery, but some procedures and calls can’t be handled solely through technological tools.
"Even with the automation of some functions in the medical field, nothing can replace a real person taking care of you," said Cheryl Palmer, founder and president of the career coaching firm Call to Career. There will always be a demand for doctors, who need an extensive education that typically includes an undergraduate degree, a medical degree, and often three to seven years spent in internships and residencies, depending on the practitioner's specialty.
*英语马上学：
【internships】n. 实习、见习。
【telemedicine】n. 远距离医学。
Medically minded people who don’t want to spend as much time in school could opt to become occupational therapy assistants, one of more than a half-dozen healthcare industry jobs on the BLS list of fastest growing careers. The median annual wage for OT assistants was $59,010 in May 2016, according to BLS figures. This pay can help compensate for the physical demands that can come with a career helping clients complete challenging tasks to cultivate and improve skills needed for daily living.
*英语马上学：
【occupational】adj. 职业的、占领的。
汽车服务
另一个上榜的职业是汽车服务。万万没想到汽车服务行业已经成为了美国的“金饭碗”职业。美国在经济低迷的时候，其实也增强了机械师和其他汽修专家的工作保障。因为汽车永远都不会缺少，不论是经济好坏，该开车的人还是开车。像汽修专家的薪资也是非常不错的。截止至2016年5月，汽车服务技术人员的年薪就有38470美金。
An economic downturn could actually boost job security for mechanics and other auto repair specialists as drivers look to keep cars running longer. Most technicians need to complete post-secondary education programs and earn certifications in their field to land entry-level jobs. They must also be more computer-savvy than mechanics of a generation ago.
会计和审计
同样夺下美国“金饭碗”职位的还有会计、审计职位。金融行业不论是在哪个国家，照旧是热门的职业，而金融服务的专业人员更是被大量的需求。在美国，税务会计师、法务会计师、审计师等等，都是美国的“金饭碗”工作。截止至2016年，会计师和审计师的年薪就已经达到了68150美金。（华尔街了解一下？）
For some people, crunching numbers isn’t the most fun or attractive way to earn a salary. That’s why certain types of financial services professionals are always in demand, according to human resource experts. After all, keeping close tabs on company cash flow can be even more crucial during an economic downturn, which means tax accountants, forensic accountants, auditors and those with similar titles are fairly insulated during recessions.
*英语马上学：
【crucial】adj. 重要的、决定性的、定局的、决断的。
个人财务顾问
金融行业中的个人财务顾问也是美国十分吃香的一个职业。根据BLS数据显示，美国的个人理财顾问将成为美国增长最快的职位之一！！！预计在2014年到2024年期间，个人财务顾问的职位会增加30%。截止至2016年，美国的个人财务顾问工资为90530美金。
If you’re more of a people person, it’s worth noting the BLS shows the role of personal financial advisor will continue to be one of the fastest growing jobs in the country, increasing by 30 percent, or 73,900 jobs, between 2014 and 2024. A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance could also prepare money-minded people for this profession. The median salary for a personal financial advisor in 2016 was $90,530.
*英语马上学：
【advisor】n. 顾问、知道教师、劝告者。
侦探
相信看过美剧的人都知道，美国的侦探也是非常出名的。根据BLS的数据统计，虽然美国侦探并没有多余平均水平，但侦探这个职业在美国仍然是高薪资的职业。而且完全不受经济波动的影响，美国侦探最高的年收入是102750美金。不过这个行业不是适合每一个人的。
Police officers and detectives can also earn substantial salaries — see here what they make in each state — with the highest paid 10 percent taking home more than $102,750 annually, compared with the median of $61,600 in May 2016. But, considering police and sheriff’s patrol officers have one of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses and often work overtime or late-night shifts, donning a uniform isn’t for everyone.
*英语马上学：
【sheriff】n. 州长、郡治安官、执行吏。
教育
教育行业真的不管是在哪个国家都是需要重点发展的行业。美国的教育行业的发展前景也是一片光明，根据BLS的数据统计，预测美国在未来几年内，美国小学的入学人数将随着人口的上升而上升。而美国在线教育的兴起更是让美国的教育行业达到了一个高峰。截止至2016年，美国小学教师的工资就达到了55800美金。
For instance, the BLS expects elementary school enrollment to rise in the coming years based on population trends. At the same time, class sizes are also expected to increase, which could make many teachers’ jobs more challenging. Education has also become popular for people wondering how to make money online. Thanks to the rise of online education, online instructors for distance learning are in demand more than ever.
加热&冷却系统技术
Heating and cooling system technicians are part of a long list of installation, repair and maintenance workers whose ranks are expected to grow over the next decade, with heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers expected to boost their numbers by 14 percent, or 39,600 jobs, between 2014 and 2024.
*英语马上学：
【maintenance】n. 维护、维修、保持、生活费用。
保险销售
身为金融行业的龙头职业——保险销售，在美国也是非常的有发展前景的。美国的保险是出了名的好，美国的职业人群都会购买保险。根据数据显示，预计2014年到2024年期间，美国保险的从业人员将增长9个百分点。美国的专业人士也表明，保险行业是不受美国经济衰退影响的。根据BLS数据显示，截止至2016年，美国保险销售人员的薪资高达49990美元。
The number of insurance sales jobs will increase by 43,500 between 2014 and 2024, or a faster-than-average 9 percent, according to the BLS. It's also one of the best jobs to have in a recession. The study time could lead to solid salaries for sales-oriented individuals who understand the ins and outs of insurance. The median annual wage for insurance sales agents was $49,990 in May 2016, according to the BLS.
*英语马上学：
【recession】n. 衰退、不景气、后退。
随着时代的发展，科技的进步，机器人代替人工劳动力的现象已越来越普遍，不断地为自己增值才能不被时代所淘汰。不论什么时候都需要有自己的目标和努力，学好英语更是迫不及待的重要事情，走出国际的第一步就是要有一口好英语。话说，你觉得什么职业是最吃香的呢？
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