Putting The “Recess” in Recession

Posted on February 15, 2008
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I’ve been privy to a few conversations lately regarding the state of the economy. Here are the kinds of questions I’m hearing:

• Is it a good time to go freelance?
• Should I get a part-time job?
• Should I be scared about a recession?

Now, I will say that I have been “downsized” in the past, and it’s something I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

That said…I’m actually excited about the prospect of a recession. That’s right, excited.

Look, I’m a freelance copywriter. In a recession, one of the first things the corporate world cuts is the marketing budget. And the easiest way for the corps to cut money is to let go of some people. Most of these people will move on to other things…different jobs with different companies.

And now there is this huge company with no staff writer…and a need for copy.

Multiply this scenario through…well, pretty much most of corporate America, and suddenly the outlook for a freelance writer is pretty damn sunny, wouldn’t you say?

So, yes, I’m excited about the coming recession and what it’s going to mean for my business. Aren’t you?

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