Comments on: Is Your Job Secure?

By: Fabian

Fabian — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:58:10 +0000

Oscar, you’re absolutely right – job security doesn’t exist. The good thing about being independent is that it all depends on you, and of course, having a variety of income streams is generally safer than relying on only one source, be it your employer or your one big client. Getting started on building up other streams while probably being in another job (or dependable on one client) seems to be certainly some good advice!

By: Veron Graham

Veron Graham — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:01:07 +0000

I actually made the decision to resign from a full time job at a local university. Call it a preemptive strike. I did the cost benefit- analysis, and gained peace of mind, but not without sacrifice. Because I was a home owner, I had to sell my town home(something I’d been wanting to do), and move onto my brothers couch. I then took the time to find a part time job tutoring kids(much more fulfilling, but less pay), but with the free time I’ve spent the last 10 months building a blog, and building some design,marketing, and programming skills. You are right, every path is risky, but you mitigate risk by building skills, and gaining more control over your future. Very practical advise!

By: Eric | Eden Journal

Eric | Eden Journal — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:10:25 +0000

I recently found out how unsecure my job was. I got laid off in July and was out of work for three months. I have since found a new job. The layoff was definately a wake up call. I’m working on developing new income streams to give myself a bit more security.

By: Oscar - freestyle mind

Oscar - freestyle mind — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:27:47 +0000

Thanks Cody for giving me the opportunity to write for your blog!

By: thr

thr — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:11:01 +0000

Great post Oscar. All good info.

I really feel you at the end there: “…it’s better to find something else now, rather than waiting for the necessity to arise later”. Though I have relative security in my job now I feel that some coworkers (who, like myself, cannot gather the motivation to turn to desperation mode like some managers have) are just sitting around kinda hoping/waiting until they might get laid off.

Being a little younger, and having the ability to take risks now I should act on my own behalf soon. And will, once the clients can be more secure for my future business.

By: Colin Wright

Colin Wright — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:57:36 +0000

I’ve always felt that it’s much riskier to have your job security in someone else’s hands than your own. If some other person has the power to cut off your ability to make a living (by firing you), you’re much worse off than if you simply can’t find clients (you can always figure out a way to make money for yourself if need be, but not if you’re tied to the paycheck-system).

Great reminder of this!

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By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:05:23 +0000

“Does this mean there’s not a solution to job security? Not at all. It is possible to build a relatively secure lifestyle if you plan ahead and follow some guidelines. The main problem is that our society doesn’t teach us how to do it. ”

You nailed that one…glad you and people like Cody are bringing awareness to that. Great starter tips for generating a trickle of second income…only up to go from there!

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