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Kimmy: At the moment, if I lost my job I would probably panic for about 30 seconds, then get really happy, put up signs about the garage sale I would be having to sell all my junk, buy a plane ticket with the proceeds and head out for my next adventure, preferably not in this country this time. (I'm sure all the banks I currently owe big big big amounts of money would not like to hear this, but, I would have to just abandon fiscal responsibility until the next job was found).

earthcrone My Plan B would only take effect if I lost a lot more than just my job. If I lost that, and my family, and my supportive friends, and my Chakra, and the Republicans took over the White House again, I would just have to move to Canada, buy a fishing boat with the proceeds of my selling all my belongings, and catch lobsters off Nova Scotia. As a matter of fact, that sounds pretty tempting right now!

Farrt: Uh, I guess I'd just go full time with the band.

Applecheeks: If I lost my job, it would mean I was getting divorced since my current job is as a Domestic Goddess. I don't really think there is a BIG chance of this happening any time in the near future, but one never knows! I'd probably just get right back out there in the dating lane and start a new relationship, or maybe I'd try women for awhile!! At any rate, I've held several different jobs already in this lifetime, and I'm sure I'd land on my feet somewhere.

Galapagos: Lose my job? Yeah, right. Well, it could happen. In the end, though, I'd just get another one. That's what savings accounts are for, right? To hold you over on a rainy day? I'm with earthcrone. It would take a lot more than losing my job to get me down. Job's in the computer industry are a dime-a-dozen these days. I run into people with all sorts of backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. They just need someone who promises to show up to work all the time, as well as actually work some of the time...

mcbill1: Become a Monk up in the mountains and set around and listen to Pink Floyd and eat mushrooms and drink Pepsi.

swampgirl: Ditch the solo apartment and get roommates. Get a job waiting tables or something. Actually nothing would make me happier than to send e-mail to everyone here and tell them all to kiss my ass. I nearly quit a few days ago. The only thing that stopped me was when I sat down and figured out what I'd have to be earning per hour to pay my rent and bills. I can't get by on less than 10 bucks an hour and I can't just quit and get a 10/hr. job the next day. Hey, believe me, had I discovered I could live on, say, 6 bucks an hour, I'd have packed up my stuff, sent out the "kiss my ass" e-mail and left. Used to love this place. Now it's killing me. Working here is like smoking pot. You think you're having a really good time, and then suddenly you realize you've wasted 5 years of your life. My poor boyfriend. I think he thinks I'm going to just quit (or get fired) and sponge off of him. Pride would keep me from doing that, though.

Shazam420: I'd Take the first job I get. I do not have any form of savings account, so I'd have to cross my fingers and hope for the best. Even at 25 I went back and worked for a movie theatre as a consession/ticket/usher type position earning minimum wage for only 30 some hours per week.

medusa: Temping or traveling. Hit the temp agencies to keep the cash flow coming in....or take that long awaited road trip to where ever.

Alanna: If I lost my job, it wouldn't really be a big deal. I'm a student first. Since my job is on campus though that's not really likely to happen...:)

Rockle: Plan B? What Plan B? I wouldn't even know where to begin if I lost my job. Heck, I FOUND it by accident. But I'm young and I graduate in 20 days and I suppose I could always find something to do. I know how to hack - is that still a lucrative career? And I know how to work a Sony DME machine. A lot of people I know - people graduating with me, from the same major - don't even know what a Sony DME is. I suppose I'd do alright. But I'd rather not think about it.

pizzapl: I lost my job. was earning 65k per year and trying to live like i was making 75K....best thing ever happened to me. i now am self employed, netting less than i was before, but so much happier. i have changed my lifestyle a bit, but couldn't tell the difference after arning 520 consecutive pauychecks. I haven't had a "paycheck" in 16 months but have more spendable income....

DJB: I'm already doing plan B. I was fired (as is what happens to me whenever I'm employed by someone else) 3 weeks ago. I'm technically gifted, and a hard worker. But, I'm staunchly independent. I would be respectful to the corporate hierarchy, but I can't be servile. Anyway, After losing the umpteenth job, I looked at life, I remembered that I have already survived extended unemployment and poverty, and I saw my friends somehow getting around the system. I decided that whoever I am, I annoy corporate managers because of my desire for respect, and that going down that same work path again would probably get me fired after about 6 months. I figured I have to make my personality work for me this time. I don't have any savings. But, I have severance pay in the bank. I invested a good chunk of it in advertising my computer services to the public. I believe that between a positive attitude, and good luck, I landed my first job the second day the ad was out (good business/social skills don't hurt either). I am putting all my positive vibes and intention, and action into making this work. I want to see the old life of working for others disappear in the rear view mirror. I surmised that a lot of the other responses I read were from people in their young years(early 20's). I read a lot of ambivalence and slacker attitude. I too am a lazy bastard at heart, but you gotta make some money to survive in this country. My advice is to consider what you're strongest at in skills, interest, and desire. Hone your skills, and market yourself. The stable job seems to be a thing of the past. The last company I worked for had downsized to the bare minimum. They expected us to work many extended hours, never complain, and never expect any compensation. But, they would get mighty upset if you were 10 minutes late in the morning. Bah! Who needs that crapola? Yes, this new thing is more nerve wracking than receiving a weekly paycheck. But, I feel more alive and dynamic. Good luck y'all :)

cylee: If I lost my job, a little panic for a few but hey I was looking for a job when I found this one. I am tired and burnt out and am actively seeking another job anyway. It is hard to be in a workplace where you are constantly trying to live by your principles and fighting the adminstration. yes if the republicians take over i am also out of here. I lived on nothing in the 60's i can do it again. in other words been there done that and bought the shirt.

jtb: Wouldn't bother me all that much. I am a consultant anyway, and it would just force me to make it without a regular paycheck. I'm too technically and artistically gifted to starve. Just relax into it.

ArchDuchess: I'm living Plan B--staying at home because I couldn't afford college this year. If I had to use Plan C, though, it would have been to hop the next flight to Brazil.