In times of economic recession, people in general tend to trim away any unnecessary spending, which can lead to further concerns from retailers and manufacturers. They can grow concerned about their own bottom line if consumers aren't spending money, which can lead to further economic letdowns rather than upturns.

However, even in times of economic hardship, there are still career areas that are recession-proof and that will still be viable industries even after weak economies suffer:

1. Transportation Industry: The transportation industry is a hearty and robust field that will always be necessary. Even when there is a reduced need for products, those products that are manufactured will still be made and will still need to be shipped.

2. Warehouses: Even in economic hardships, products that are manufactured will need to be placed into storage before they are shipped to retailers or consumers. The warehouses and warehouse workers are a vital part of the industry because they ensure that the manufactured product is stored properly.

3. Nurses: There shall always be a need for those in the medical industry, like nurses. It is inevitable that people will be sick and there must be capable, experienced individuals to cater to this need.

4. Accountants/Finance: Number crunchers and financial analysts will never go out of style. Their professional services will always be needed in virtually every sector of the population, whether things are prospering or not. Someone has to be around to count the money and tell us what's left!! Any job in accounting is needed greatly, even if the position is basic record keeping all the way up to comptrollers and financial executives. What makes this career so appealing is that it requires analytical skills that are not immediately comprehensive to an average person. This can make a skilled person in the industry highly marketable.

5. Food Service Industry: The food service industry is likely to only be touched by economic conditions only if there is not a demand for a particular food by a particular region. Other than that challenge, food service needed by average consumers, grocers, retailers and even manufacturers.