INTRODUCTION
These are tough economic times in the US and around the world, no doubt. Credit has dried up. Spending has diminished in every area. An automobile dealer said on the radio that new car sales in the US are down 40% this year.

Cascade effect…

• People don’t buy cars (maybe they can’t get credit, or concentrate on paying mortgage)…
• dealers don’t order cars…
• auto makers don’t make cars…
• new parts manufacturers don’t get orders from the car makers…
• auto makers ask for bailouts…
• you and I have bills to pay and might still need a job.

This reference to the auto industry is merely an example of just about everything else everywhere.  When money gets tight, employers scale down their workforces.  This means IT jobs and Internet Jobs.

Well, rest assured that I can relate. This IT professional has experienced many gaps in his income; the most recent since mid-November 2008.

However, there are ways to mitigate the risks.  And, having recently re-established my working status, I am here to encourage you.

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