If your employment situation has been impacted in any way by the global economic tsunami, you should be aware of the fact that employment levels are typically the last part of the economy to improve. The fact that we are faced with a long labor recession is inevitable, and is forcing many people to rethink their employment, and long-term retirement strategies. If your income is threatened in any way, you should be aware that a stable and lucrative income is step one in a stable and lucrative future. If you’re not blessed with such an income right now, find one.