Posted by: Idaho Mike
Too Much Gloom and Doom? - 02/16/09 10:27 PM
I think so. Hear it on the news, read it in the paper and on the internet; sometimes it seems as if there is no hope. Personally, I think continuing to mention only the downside to this economy is self perpetuating. I know people who have no chance of being layed off, but they talk like the world is coming to an end.
Here is my take on the glass is half full:
1. 90% won't lose their jobs.
2. 80% won't have their house foreclosed on.
3. Gas is half the price it was last summer
4. Housing prices have fallen to a reasonable level so regular people with good credit can now buy.
5. Interest rates are low.
The old 401K took a hit, but not as bad as I thought. Screw waiting to retire, I am going out as planned. I mean if I can't survive in the early years of retirement in a bad economy then I should never retire because the economy is cyclical.
I feel for those who have been severely impacted, don't get me wrong, but on the other hand if people got a little more positive and started living again, then maybe those who have been layed off could find a job.
Here is my take on the glass is half full:
1. 90% won't lose their jobs.
2. 80% won't have their house foreclosed on.
3. Gas is half the price it was last summer
4. Housing prices have fallen to a reasonable level so regular people with good credit can now buy.
5. Interest rates are low.
The old 401K took a hit, but not as bad as I thought. Screw waiting to retire, I am going out as planned. I mean if I can't survive in the early years of retirement in a bad economy then I should never retire because the economy is cyclical.
I feel for those who have been severely impacted, don't get me wrong, but on the other hand if people got a little more positive and started living again, then maybe those who have been layed off could find a job.