<p>Noimagination,If you are looking for stable employment you might want to look at government work.In industry ,especially now, employment is “at will” and nothing is assured,even in accounting.As to pay, many accounting jobs just don’t pay well.If you have a very unique skill, are in upper levels of the "big four"or of industry,or run your own accounting firm you will probably be proud of your salary ,otherwise it is likely that you will not. Also ,firms ,both public and private like to use people and then have them train your replacement(I saw that firsthand in accounting).As I have said elsewhere, if you can find another way to make a living (other than accounting )you might be better off.</p>