What is a Recession Proof Career?

People who want to read my new book often ask me what exactly constitutes a recession proof career? Let’s take the words one at a time. Then we can combine them into a basic definition.

Recession: a general downturn in the business cycle or slowdown in economic activity lasting over a sustained time period.

Proof: a resistance to or resilience against certain trying conditions.

Career: a profession or field for which one trains and progresses over time.

Okay, we’ve got the words down as standalone terms. Now let’s put it all together. Basically, a recession proof career is a profession resistant to slowdowns in economic activity. Now that you know what the phrase means… are you currently working in one?