What are you doing to prepare for the recession?

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I'm working on a talk about surviving (and, hopefully, prospering) in hard times. I've got a good outline, but I'd like to hear what you're doing to prepare for/survive the recession. Any good links or books would be awesome too. Thanks!

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As for myself, I am increasing my savings, working on more side projects, writing and presenting to get my name out there. I am also going to be re-designing my web presence and updating/optimizing my resume.

At this point, this is all preemptive action, but I want to be ready.

This is essentially what I did. I worked for a title insurance company and, while there wasn't an immediate feeling of job insecurity, I felt I should get out there and see what else was available.

I was let go a week ago. Due to my early planning and the two presentations I did at local user groups, I have another, much better job waiting for me in January.

I've got similar strategies. I work for the only organization in the US with an NDA that you can get life in prison for violating, so I'm trying to find side projects that demonstrate some skill and thinking about launching some sort of professional web presence.

Some branch of the government? That seems like it would be pretty stable.

But good idea to have something to show when you go for your next job!

Nothing.

My lifestyle and finances were in order during economic growth. They remain in good standing now.

Life goes on.

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