The teaching 'profession' opposes the new law. = ('Brit') The teaching 'profession' oppose the new law.
The doctor talked to students who are thinking about entering/joining the 'profession'.
('humorous') She works in 'the (world's) oldest profession'. [=she is a prostitute]
(..) let me tell you. Work programs. Not like here. Sounds like you done time all over. I've been in and out since I was . Name it, chances are I've been there. Perhaps you should try a new profession. What I mean is... ...you're not a very good thief. You should try something else. Yeah, what the hell (..)1994 The Shawshank Redemption