> I don't really know a recession/depression proof career? Government. Military. Academia. Crime. Also look for things that people need no matter what: food,

> I don't really know a recession/depression proof career? Government. Military. Academia. Crime. Also look for things that people need no matter what: food, housing, health care, fuel, household products, etc. Entertainment/candy/snacks/alcohol/etc., and luxury goods also tend to be less effected by economic downturns (the former because they make people feel better in spite of being poorer, the latter because the rich still have tons of money.)