Archive for February, 2009
It’s Not Working!!!
February 27, 2009 1:33 pm EconomyIt’s time to consider the sobering possibility that there is nothing we can do except grow up and learn to accept the consequences of our overspending. It’s time to accept that we cannot avoid a deep recession any more than we can keep winter from coming… it’s time to just let things take their course.
Recession Journal #2: Positive Thinking
February 26, 2009 11:28 am Career Advice, EconomyHe owns a landscaping business in Utah and sees this time as a chance to outpace his competition. While they are tightening their budgets and cutting down on advertising, he is able to find better deals on advertising and increase his market presence. When everyone else is frowning, Mr. Landscaping is grinning from ear to ear.
Recession Journal #1: I am an Accomplice!
February 25, 2009 11:27 am EconomyDidn’t I feed the frenzy by taking on credit card after credit card? Didn’t I mortgage my home with less than a solid down payment? I got caught up in the spending frenzy just as much as those crazy bankers. In some small way, I helped push us toward the economic brink.
Jobs We’ll Always Need
February 21, 2009 1:31 pm Career Advice, EconomyInstead of putting out yet another tired reiteration of a “recession-proof” job list, I’m going to give you a list of jobs people will always need. If things got as bad as they could get, these five jobs would be the last to go. Considering our circumstances, that’s some decent insurance.
Don’t Believe the “Recession-Proof” Label
February 20, 2009 1:28 pm Career Advice, Economy2 out of 6 of their so-called “recession-proof” jobs actually were. One of those is at risk. That’s a 33 percent batting average at best. Not good odds. Funny thing? I haven’t been able to find any “recession-proof” job lists for 2009. Check out this list and see which ones are actually doing as well as predicted.
So Much for Secure Government Jobs
February 18, 2009 1:30 pm Career Advice, EconomyThe California state government will begin laying off 20,000 government workers starting today in an effort to respond to falling tax revenues and a $42-billion budget deficit. So, it’s time to face the facts: government jobs are not secure. Government jobs, in the end, are paid for with taxpayer money. When a recession hits, taxpayer money goes down. The result: government jobs are just as vulnerable as other jobs. It just takes a little while longer.
Top 10 States for Jobs in 2009
February 12, 2009 9:37 am Career Advice, EconomyThe U.S. job market is going to be awful nationwide, with an estimated 2.7 million jobs to be lost this year. Some states, however, will take a smaller hit than others… if you live in one of the harder hit states and you’re looking for a change of scenery, consider one of these top ten states for jobs in 2009.
10 Worst States for Job Losses in 2009
February 11, 2009 8:58 am Career Advice, EconomyIf you have been wondering about how the recession is going to affect your state, check out this list of the worst 10 states for job losses in 2009. It may be time to either relocate to Colorado or strengthen your resume. Things are about to get rough…
Recession a Great Time to Practice Self-Reliance
February 5, 2009 8:00 am Career Advice, EconomyThe awful truth that should be dawning on us right now is that the institutions we trust to provide us with stability and prosperity are flawed and frail. When it comes down to it, we cannot rely on government, companies, banks, or markets to save us, as much as we’ve come to depend on them. Who can we rely on? Ourselves.
