Definition of recession proof?

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by suntan
She's the one getting laid off.

I figure it's not a lot of people - 40 tops.

Expected. project side changes and IT outsourcing casualties probably.

Ops should have zero impact as everyone still need that lights on. But it doesn't mean management won't take advantage of the downturn to reduce some cost.

[codetrap]

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[drtoohotty1]

Originally posted by leftwing


Where did you hear this? As far as I know that is not true. They did have layoffs last fall (3% or 75~ people) but that was all mid-senior management and was more or less trimming the fat.

I think they did similar things at Fortis as well.

This was more or less fairly accurate, all the names i saw were people who were not essential to the operation of the department even my department they let go 1/3 of the managers even the in house IT department was let go.

[Maxt]

Originally posted by Darell_n
Commercial refrigeration is recession proof. Only thing that will slow down the industry is a massive de-population or someone invents a way for people to not eat.

Refrigeration in general is a career that many people don't know exists, how many times have you been referred to as a plumber or electrician? The job boards at the wholesalers are full with postings, however I can say I would prefer my kids do something else..
I do love me some NH3 though, the smell of money...

[Hallowed_point]

Security related work. In fact, it can be busier during a recession.

[sputnik]

Septic Truck Operator

[TomcoPDR]

I say cock sucking industry (rage2, Kenny, mods am I allow to say that... Don't want ppl complaining they offended).

Like when economy is good, people pay good money to get serviced. But when their industry hits the fan, now they go out offering others their services. So the cycle never stops. That's just imho

[flipstah]

Coffee and liquor.

[Sugarphreak]

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[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak



Of course, there is always the taxe collection industry... there is an industry that will never die

Always good business, even more so now when you hear all the crazy increase in prop taxes for commercial property.

[JohnnyHockey]

The sky still hasn't fallen in Calgary yet so I'm going to go ahead and say this city is reasonably recession proof nowadays...

[muse017]

My neighbor next door seems to be doing fine no matter what, elevator/escalator maintenance and installation I think.

[ZenOps]

The only people that have balls to be raising prices in this environment.

Fresh food and internet providers.

[legendboy]

My wife is a dental assistant, can get a job anywhere anytime

[hampstor]

So long as there is mandatory insurance, autobody shops.

[Masked Bandit]

Originally posted by muse017
My neighbor next door seems to be doing fine no matter what, elevator/escalator maintenance and installation I think.

It has it's ups & downs.

[suntan]

Originally posted by legendboy
My wife is a dental assistant, can get a job anywhere anytime

Actually... Lots of dentists' offices around town are laying off staff because of reduced demand.

[Neil4Speed]

Originally posted by Masked Bandit


It has it's ups & downs.

[leftwing]

Originally posted by suntan
Actually... Lots of dentists' offices around town are laying off staff because of reduced demand.

I was thinking...All the people who are laid off, mostly don't have benefits, so they aren't going to be going to get their teeth cleaned and pay 700~ out of their own pocket. I had my semi annual dentist appt back in March when I was laid off and cancelled it because I didn't have benefits.

[suntan]

^ Yup.