13 Recession Proof Jobs For The Future

Today’s post you’ll learn:

• Recession proof jobs
• How to get started

Here’s a list of 15 recession-proof jobs.

#1 Tax Preparer 

Did you know you can get trained online to become a Tax Preparer?

This in-demand job is done from home and on your own schedule.

A Tax Preparer prepares, files, and assists in general tax forms. 

To get started in this field, take a high-quality tax preparation course. Do your research to find the best one for you. 

If you still have questions about becoming a Tax Preparer, take this free training.

In the free training you learn:

• How much money you can make
• What a typical work day looks like
• Tools and tech needed (it’ll all fit in a backpack)
• What kind of clients are highest paying

#2 Sell printables

Selling printables on Etsy is one of best side hustles out there because of how easy it is to get started.

People are earning between $100-$1000+ a month selling printables online (see their success stories here). 

Benefits of selling printables:

• Don’t need previous experience
• Can turn into passive income
• Work from home + work as little or as many hours as you want

In this free training you’ll learn:

• Ideas for printables to make
• What you need to start an Etsy shop
• How to make sure you get sales on Etsy

#3 Pinterest Virtual Assistant

A Pinterest Virtual Assistant is someone who manages a business’s profile on Pinterest.

Pinterest VA’s are in charge of tasks like creating new pins, scheduling pins, creating descriptions for pins, etc. 

Benefits of being a Pinterest VA:

• Work from anywhere
• Set your own schedule
• Can make $500-$5,000+ a month
• Ability to quit your day job and do this full-time

Check out this free training here on how to become a Pinterest Virtual Assistant.

In the free training, you’ll learn:

• How to get started as a Pinterest VA right away
• Steps to take to start this business
• How to create a business plan based on how much you want to make

#4 Start a niche blog

I created this blog and made over $80,000 in my senior year of college (that’s me in my first major feature by Forbes!).

If you’re wondering how I make money on this blog, it comes from:

• Affiliate marketing (someone clicks on my affiliate link and I get a commission)
• Sponsored posts
• Advertising
• Selling my own products (like my online course)

If you want to start a website but have questions like:

• What should my blog be about?
• How do I know what to write about?
• How soon can I start making money?

Take a free training on building a new PROFITABLE blog.

This free training teaches you how to create an income-producing website. You also learn the key mistakes to avoid if you’re a beginner.

#5 Bookkeeper

A bookkeeper is in charge of filing receipts, recording sales, organizing expenses, and more.

Bookkeepers earn up to $30 an hour and can earn much more depending on experience and qualifications. 

Here is a free training for people who are interested in this career path: Start A Successful Bookkeeping Business.

In this free training you’ll learn:

#6 Selling dog treats

You can earn $1,000-$5,000 a month with a dog treat business.

This fun and flexible side hustle can not only replace your day job, but bring you tons of joy by getting to bake and work with dogs on a regular basis.

My friend Kristin runs a successful dog treat business from home. She even teaches others how to replicate her success.

Check out this free training and learn:

• Most popular dog treats to sell
• Where to sell dog treats
• How much to charge
• What you need to start a dog treat business

Below are a few examples of people making money in the dog treat business!

#7 Find a remote job on FlexJobs search engine

If you want a remote part-time or full-time job, FlexJobs is the best online job marketplace.

FlexJobs saves you time, energy, and stress because their expert team personally vet the jobs and companies for you. This means you will never see a scam, ad, or any type of junk on FlexJobs.

FlexJobs lists jobs such as:

• Marketing assistant
• Virtual assistant
• Customer support specialist
• Graphic design
• Freelance writing 

#8 Salesforce Analyst

My friend Leila changed careers and recently got a job as a Salesforce Professional.

You can learn all about her experience here. She found her first job through a recruiter reaching out to her on LinkedIn, and now she’s earning $70,000+ at home with amazing benefits.

A Salesforce Professional is someone who is trained to improve business processes with something called Salesforce.

Fast facts about becoming a Salesforce Professional:

• Don’t need previous experience
• No college degree neded
• Tech job earning $70,000 in your first year

See if a Salesforce career is right for you by taking the free 5 Day Salesforce Challenge.

#9 Surveys

Surveys are a great way to make extra money when you need extra cash for groceries or gas. 

To make money with surveys, all you do is:

• Fill out a quick profile sharing a little about you
• Start answering questions and giving your opinions

You can also earn money on survey sites by:

• Playing games
• Watching ads

The top survey sites are:

• Swagbucks
• Branded Surveys

#10 Fiverr

Do you have skills such as graphic design, social media, voice over, illustration, or translation?

If you have these freelancing skills, they’ll always be in demand on sites like Fiverr. 

Fiverr lets you create a profile and share your services with people looking to hire freelancers. 

I’ve hired people from Fiverr numerous times and love that I can support someone’s dream online. 

You can learn more about Fiverr here.

#11 Translator

By 2020, the translation field will have a 42% expected growth rate. If you’re bilingual, you need to take advantage of this career space. 

Translators are needed as we head into 2020 due to businesses growing into other countries.

You can check out translator jobs here.

#12 Rent a room or apartment out on Airbnb

No matter what, people will still need to do a little bit of traveling either for work or family reasons. 

Did you know you can make money by renting out a room or apartment?

I have several friends that live in a big house and decided to rent out a room. This Airbnb room now covers their mortgage. Even people that live in smaller apartments or condos can benefit from renting out a room on Airbnb.

You can sign up to become an Airbnb host here.[You can even see how much you can make in your city by clicking that link. In my small town in Colorado, it’s possible for me to make $1,365 per month].

Final note

There are so many jobs out there, even during a recession.

It’s important to be intentional with your time and money by finding a job that is recession-proof and lowering overall expenses.