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When Down is Up: Ten Jobs That Are Doing Well Because You're Not

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By Joel Smith, Nicholas Deshais, Daniel Walters, Derek Casanovas and Jordy Byrd

The Inlander | March 5, 2009

From arms dealer to repo man to private eye, here are some professions that are not only recession-proof, but actually seem to benefit from an economic downturn.

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Tags: jobs, economic issues

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