Oct 09, 2008 05:36PM GMT

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Is your job recession proof ?

Is your job recession proof ?

With the economic turmoil we and the world is facing, I am sure that
alot of people are facing some uncertain times with their finances.

People fear losing their jobs, and their homes.

Do you feel secure ?

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Yes, this recession will not affect me
No, I am scared to death
Whats a recession ?

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raves +7 by Osiris_Resurrected posted Oct 09, 2008 05:51PM GMT

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Answered No, I am scared to death

Although I have more personal "insulation" than most... it all hinges on the successfulness of American business, the value of real estate, and the liquidity of the wealth of average American individuals (and the willingness to spend that wealth).

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raves +2 [-] by MoodyRed posted Oct 10, 2008 10:19PM GMTOctober 10, 2008 22:19:47

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
Pretty much as I am in health care.
raves [-] [ PRISONMOON ] + [ RSSH IWBO ] replied to MoodyRed Oct 10, 2008 10:37PM GMTOctober 10, 2008 22:37:19

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as I am. I am on the DME end, providing services for hospice etc.
raves [-] Dusk1783 replied to MoodyRed Oct 17, 2008 04:00PM GMTOctober 17, 2008 16:00:07

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I'm feeling rather sickly *cough, cough*. I think I need an immediate spongebath!
raves +1 [-] by MaMaJ posted Oct 10, 2008 02:54AM GMTOctober 10, 2008 02:54:43

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Answered No, I am scared to death
Our crooked Politicians are screwing with our jobs, MR. Dan Onorato (the crooked piece of SH) in Pittsburgh and the Governer won't do a thing to help .
raves +2 [-] by nltsierra posted Oct 10, 2008 02:32AM GMTOctober 10, 2008 02:32:28

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
I work at a mental health office, seems like this is making our business pick up.=(
raves +1 -1 [-] by andreline posted Oct 10, 2008 02:07AM GMTOctober 10, 2008 02:07:28

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
unemployment is always recession proof... hahahahahhahhaaaa
raves +1 [-] Dusk1783 replied to andreline Oct 17, 2008 03:59PM GMTOctober 17, 2008 15:59:16

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Don't you love the fact that they report "unemployment numbers", but those numbers only reflect those that are collecting unemployment benefits; not the actual numbers of unemployed?
raves +2 [-] by akgold posted Oct 10, 2008 01:38AM GMTOctober 10, 2008 01:38:20

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
I work in a gold mine, when things get bad we should do better. I make good money but bought a 1 room log cabin for 70k. 2 mortgages, taxes and insurance total $550 a month. People did not need to buy homes that were 3X their annual income. When you are that over extended it is like walking a tightrope in a stiff breeze.
raves +2 [-] by Modena Bobena's Mommy posted Oct 10, 2008 12:35AM GMTOctober 10, 2008 00:35:25

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Answered No, I am scared to death
My job could have longevity, butit's impossible to predict.
raves +1 [-] by Daveman posted Oct 09, 2008 09:13PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 21:13:35

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Answered Whats a recession ?
So far there is no impact where i work. in fact we are busy as hell and people are buying our systems left and right. Our systems cost usually in the 6 figure mark if not more.
raves [-] [ PRISONMOON ] + [ RSSH IWBO ] replied to Daveman Oct 09, 2008 11:35PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 23:35:16

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wow...what system is that ??
raves +1 [-] Daveman replied to [ PRISONMOON ] + [ RSSH IWBO ] Oct 10, 2008 12:57PM GMTOctober 10, 2008 12:57:54

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pneumatic conveying systems. hoppers, gauges, instruments, convey pipe, and PLC's. it adds up. all to move a dry bulk material from A to B.
raves +1 [-] by Gun665 posted Oct 09, 2008 08:24PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 20:24:05

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
As I have no job to begin with.
raves [-] Dusk1783 replied to Gun665 Oct 17, 2008 03:57PM GMTOctober 17, 2008 15:57:50

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Avoids stress, I'd imagine.
raves +1 [-] by Dusk1783 posted Oct 09, 2008 08:18PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 20:18:09

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Answered No, I am scared to death
As long as employers have unemployed offspring, no job is "recession proof".
raves +1 [-] by Jen**GPAC** posted Oct 09, 2008 08:16PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 20:16:40

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
The good thing about my position here.. however insignificant it seems.. being just a receptionist.. is that I am the only one.. and I try to go beyond the call of duty.. picking up extra chores and trying to help the tenants in the other offices whenever I can.. I am confident that I will be alright during the recession.. but I have learned in life to never be too confident about such things.
raves +1 [-] by sam i am~i am sam! posted Oct 09, 2008 08:07PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 20:07:58

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Answered No, I am scared to death
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raves +3 [-] by Tweetz posted Oct 09, 2008 07:54PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 19:54:50

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Answered No, I am scared to death
It's hard to tell at this point. My business has picked up quite a bit recently. So much so, that I will have to start hiring new talent before the baby is born. I do fear that with me being partially out of commission, projects won't be completed in a timely manner, which would impact revenue.

The influx that I've been seeing lately, could be a manic last ditch attempt by small and large businesses to salvage what's left of their own e-commerce success. I would be foolish to say that a recession won't affect me this early in the game, especially since my business is all about improving other people's business. But, fingers are crossed.
raves +1 [-] Jen**GPAC** replied to Tweetz Oct 09, 2008 08:13PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 20:13:48

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I have my fingers crossed for you Tweetz..
raves +2 [-] by Dr. McHottie posted Oct 09, 2008 06:45PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 18:45:22

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Answered No, I am scared to death
I work with the government as a sub contractor. I am REALLY worried they just spent all the money they had on the bail out! :-)
raves +1 [-] by missg777 is a bitter American posted Oct 09, 2008 06:42PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 18:42:51

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Answered No, I am scared to death
not scared to death, worried. but i can always find another job.
raves +1 [-] by SparkleyFlowers (NSFW) posted Oct 09, 2008 06:28PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 18:28:27

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Answered No, I am scared to death
I wouldn't say that I'm scared to death. I'm a clever and resourceful woman with excellent people skills. I can always get a job.

Also, my husband's job is recession proof. He is actually interviewing people to fill a couple of positions this week.
raves +2 [-] by [ PRISONMOON ] + [ RSSH IWBO ] posted Oct 09, 2008 06:25PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 18:25:49

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
I will not be affected. I fel very secure about my career, and infact, we had a meeting with the head honcho just this morning, and our future looks bright.

like all recessions...this will be temporary.
raves +4 [-] by Dirty Little Doughboy posted Oct 09, 2008 06:23PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 18:23:32 (edited)

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Answered Whats a recession ?
Geez....I am not sure, Moon.....I was the Branch Manager of a Mortgage Brokerage.

Wait....was means past tense, right?

O.K. Then, nope. I do not think that my job is recession proof.
raves +3 [-] by Rodiero posted Oct 09, 2008 05:57PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 17:57:16

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Answered Yes, this recession will not affect me
Recession or not, my job is never endangered, I am gravedigger.
raves +4 [-] [ PRISONMOON ] + [ RSSH IWBO ] replied to Rodiero Oct 09, 2008 06:05PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 18:05:59

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and I am one step infront of you....I am in the DME business, I take care of them, before they come to you.
raves +1 [-] Rodiero replied to [ PRISONMOON ] + [ RSSH IWBO ] Oct 09, 2008 07:08PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 19:08:17

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Take good care of them, I already have enough work to do, so please do not give me any more of it!
raves +7 [-] by Osiris_Resurrected posted Oct 09, 2008 05:51PM GMTOctober 09, 2008 17:51:04

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Answered No, I am scared to death
Although I have more personal "insulation" than most... it all hinges on the successfulness of American business, the value of real estate, and the liquidity of the wealth of average American individuals (and the willingness to spend that wealth).

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