"Softening of the economy"

[Bad Swimmer]

In a recent email from a recruiter I found the following.

"While there is a definite softening of the economy, we here at The Creative Group are doing everything we can to find our candidates work. Our research shows that these industries are still thriving in the Bay Area Marketplace: BioTech/Pharma, Property Management, Solar/Energy, Educational Institutions, Printing Companies, Online Advertising and eCommerce."

I'm considering just picking up any odd job I can get, in the hopes of leaving for something better when the economy finds its Viagra.

[hellerdrone]

I know people will think I am crazy but this is a time for entrepreneurship - if you look at history it will bear me out. Many companies were created in the aftermath of the 1929 stock market crash and during the Great Depression. Same thing right after 9/11.

I am pursuing this line of economic freedom after working in large law firms for close to 25 years. While I don't relish the thought of being a consultant and dealing with setting up a corporation, doing my own bookkeeping and taxes, and securing my own benefits - there is something to be said in calling the shots as to with whom and for whom you will work.

h.d.

[Bad Swimmer]

I hear you.

I've decided to go back to consulting. At least now I have a sharper focus on what services to offer and how to market them.

I've spent the better part of the day writing copy for my new site. I have to say I never give copy writers proper credit. It's one thing to sit here and write conversationally. It's totally different to write content for marketing purposes.

I think in this economy businesses still need to get things done, but they don't want to pay a full salary+taxes+benefits to get them done, so there's room for consultants to squeak by, if they price themselves correctly.

Good luck!