Vulnerable Jobs
The weak economy has meant layoffs for many industries. But just how safe is your job? Take a look at these industries and workers, who are more vulnerable to layoffs than others. (Rankings are based on data from the US Labor Dept. and consulting firms, such as Challenger, Gray & Christmas.)
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Housing
Employers in the housing industry, ranging from construction to development to mortgage lending to real estate sales, are experiencing widespread layoffs.
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Finance
The financial services sector which includes investment bankers, mortgage brokers, loan processors, stock traders, analysts and bank tellers has seen a number of layoffs due to subprime lending.
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