What would you do if this happens to you?

I would work as best as I could and if those things happened anyway, I would think it as an experience I have to go through and would find solution how to deal with it. I might have to stay unemployed for a couple of months but I would be sure to find another job that hopefully is better than the previous one. And as in every experience, it may hold an issue I have to learn...

You asked a good question as I have been thinking about that for a long time. What will I do if I retire, now that you asked, this is what I want to do. I will build a house and rest and work on interent, say write articles and earn money. That money will help me to meet my daily needs and help other people. My children are all working and they will care for themselve. I will also not pressure my children to look after me.

I am sure we all have this 'finish line'. I don't think most of us realize when in our Summer years that there will be an end. For some there isn't. I think if we keep goals in mind it may be easier. I think we all have fantasies of starting our own businesses and living that dream.

Yeah, I'm doing that now and truthfully, I can't see going back to another office environment that I dealt w/for 20+ yrs. There are days I miss the camaraderie and days I'm really happy to work in my PJs. Like the business article tell you, if you really want to do it then save at least six months worth of living expenses, not just rent. If you're starting out, people will try to low-ball you and it may be tempting but if you must, do it sparingly. Even after you're established, keep money (hopefully revenue) to the side for slow periods.

In the course of my life, Ive been working for others and Ive also been working for myself. I had a hobby shop and a restaurant. The hobby shop was fun but I wasnt making much money back then. The restaurant was VERY hard work and deep down, I know I should have never gone into that line of business. I had to give up when the mob asked me to pay protection and I REFUSED which had them install bombs in the restaurant. Well I got out unharmed and a view of life that had changed me. Now I work from Canada, for a company in the UK. It can terminate my services at any time or it can go out of business in a flash. I am never sure if I'll still have a job tomorrow. My husband is retired and we are guaranteed an income from his pension with the Government. He's also now working 3 days a week. So if I were to lose my present job, I guess Id try to learn how to make webpages and go into that line of business for myself.

I believe I understand what you are trying to say although it is a bit unclear. When faced with an end to that which we are accustomed and dedicated to, what would we do? I would have to say we would move on. It is the nature of man to survive in whatever environment and change the environment to meet his needs by using the one survival advantage man has, which is intellect. A close friend of mine has just lost his job of 35 years and him being so close to retirement. He simply accepts his situation and moves on to live his life to its fullest. After all, we really have not choice in the matter. Giving up is not an option.

Hi! That is indeed true. My work for example is not permanent. Well, my status is not permanent. And I'm actually faced with being dismissed and I don't know if my boss will fight for my renewal. But since my would-be dismissal would be against the law, I am not going down without a fight. Anyway, if I lose my work now, I will just have to find another because I refuse to be useless. And I like earning money and being productive. I don't want to be a loser who will blame fate for whatever unfortunate things that will happen to me. I will find a new job and while I'm finding one, I will continue to earn money here in myLot.^^

Hi Muska, I always try to be sincere in my work. If I loose my job I will not lament. I shall try to find a new way of life. I may be self employed or try to find out new job. I always think I have separate identity.

Hi, I can not imagine what should I do if I were in the end point of a job. Maybe that means that I have not had a job, but life must continue, I must strive to build more of a business or looking for a new job. This may not be as easy as I had imagined. Nice day

hi, of course i should be in self employed,thats why since i am still young and can work i will save money so that i can have money in the future that i can use when i am not capable to work in office or in field.everyone of us will go to this line that we need to retire at the right age.

I think I can be self-employed no matter what happen.I even tried to do some small business now that I'm temporarily unemployed.We should be prepared that it could happen one day; job loss,disability and others which can lead to unstable finances.When I say prepare we should save money for emergency purposes at least there's something you can use for a start.You can also borrow money from the bank or some family and friends who are willing to lend a helping hand but it still wise to prepare.We should not only depend on our salary for survival.We need to have passive income in the form of investment which can be use if situations like these will arise.