As you read the paper or listen to the nightly news, you may come to the conclusion that the economic outlook is bleak, but some career fields are expected to not only withstand the financial future, but to see big opportunities.

If you will be changing jobs or would simply like to explore some stable career options, consider this list from ratings on Money.com of America's best jobs and reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of jobs with the largest wage and salary employment growth:

1.              Telecommunications Network Engineer - 10-year growth: 53 percent - thanks to the omnipotence of cell phones, Wi-Fi and emerging technologies, network engineers will long have job security to support our need for the ability to connect from anywhere at any time.

2.              Systems Engineer - 10-year growth: 45 percent - as someone who designs and coordinates complex systems in everything from the aerospace and defense industries to utilities like electricity, water and sewage, these knowledgeable professionals are in high demand.

3.              Personal Finance Advisor - 10-year growth: 41 percent - as people are stretching their dollars as far as they can and Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age, reliable financial advice is priceless.

4.              Veterinarian - 10-year growth: 35 percent - pet ownership has grown 17 percent in the past 10 years and all of these furry friends will need care to help them stay healthy.

5.              Senior Financial Analyst - 10-year growth: 34 percent - despite the recession, investors and businesses need their money to grow, so they turn to analysts to examine the risks and possible rewards.

6.              IT Business Analyst - 10-year growth: 29 percent - since technology is constantly changing, businesses rely on IT business analysts to ensure that they're running as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

7.              Software Development Director - 10-year growth: 28 percent - much like an IT business analyst works to maintain practicality, a software developer works to design programs that help businesses run smoothly.