I know I need to make a career change for my mental health and honestly, just to work on something that I find more fulfilling. But with the current economy, I'm super hesitant to take that leap of faith. Are there future-proof jobs outside of finance?

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Yeah, I'm not the only one I know feeling this way. It's rough out there. Hope you can find something that doesn't drain you.

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Healthcare seems like a good one and state mandated insurances...so maybe look at too big to fail healthcare companies and insurance companies (Fortune 500 and Fortune 100).

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