Weird jobs that actually do nothing.

With the down turn of the economy will we see all those pointless sounding jobs disappear, less spin in politics, smaller 'strategy' teams, etc?

What is going to be the best profession niche to be in, apart from booze and fags?

Originally Posted by Tim in Belgium

What is going to be the best profession niche to be in, apart from booze and fags?

I reckon IT support will remain strong for a long while.

Our company is massive, but because of the effects of the smoking ban in the UK, we're now loosing approx £400k/month, across only the Pubs estate

So as a result, they've decided to pull the plug on the entire estate. Loads of folks will have to re-apply for their own jobs.

My department, that does exactly the same, but internationally, and not in pubs, is ridiculously understaffed and we're recruiting hand over foot.

Surely Funeral Director is a sound bet?

Well the booze and fags will always cause health problems so maybe nursing?

[northwind]

I'm in one of those weird jobs in banking that actually does something and adds value, but everyone else on our entire floor basically does imaginary work for no reason, and they all know it, so they're looking just a wee bit nervous... There's a massive project finishing up and once it's done they'll all be spare wheels, looks like. Think there'll be a lot of that going on. What's weird with us is that the bottom levels are pretty secure, there'll be isolated culls as we do "efficiency savings" or lower service standards, but most will be fine. But the middle tiers... Could be messy. Luckily I'm a career failure so I'm still definately bottom teir

Tart or vicar.

Any of the following will still be going strong,


Ladies of the night,
absolutely useless 'celebrities?
manufactures of really annoying mobile ring tones
the politically correct brigade

and speed camera repair people.....

[Drew Carey]

I work in finance for an investment company. Our core business is that we provide services for the largest child trust fund provider in the UK. Luckily, as the govt is giving out ?250 for every child born and we see at least a 5th of them all I should be ok.

As for other jobs.......as per Odin, Ladies of the night, celebs etc will always be around. My bet if things become difficult is as a petrol producing, ciggarette supplying rent boy!!! lol

Im in the construction Industry.. there is always large scale construction going on somewhere.... isnt there?

[Biker Biggles]

Theres huge numbers of made up jobs in the NHS.Management have really looked after themselves with the extra money put in over the last seven years.All vital stuff of course.
The safe job will be tax collection.