Real estate agents3 of 8Salary range: $39,000 to $136,000What happened: The floundering housing market has had a direct impact on real estate agents. Since 2006, this sector has lost 200,000 jobs, Wilson says. Real estate most likely won't turn around until the housing market does.A good replacement job: Any type of sales position, says Schakelman. Since real estate agents are sales professionals, these skills can transfer to another segment that involves client relationships and striking a deal. Related Articles:Part-time jobs for retireesSurviving a job lossSave for job loss now7 job hunt questionsRelated Links:8 great ways to land a jobStay-at-home jobs for momOff-beat careers7 great jobs for retirees advertisement
Salary range: $39,000 to $136,000
What happened: The floundering housing market has had a direct impact on real estate agents. Since 2006, this sector has lost 200,000 jobs, Wilson says. Real estate most likely won't turn around until the housing market does.
A good replacement job: Any type of sales position, says Schakelman. Since real estate agents are sales professionals, these skills can transfer to another segment that involves client relationships and striking a deal.
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