Are you worried about the economy? How do you think it might affect your job?

This is so interesting in my line of work. As a voice talent I have found that, no matter what is happening in the economy, people need my services. Commercials are still being made, webinars still need audio, phone systems need to be updated, etc. It is a strange but comforting feeling. On the other hand, we are going to be putting our house on the market with the hopes of making a big move and buying a new house as soon as this one sells. Will it sell? Will we get the same great mortgage rate we got almost 6 years ago? Who knows but I'm determined to just be positive about it and not fret.

I do see the economy really effecting my friends who have small businesses that sell a non crucial commodity though, like jewelry and make up. I know that if things are tight I certainly won't be buying these things.

It stresses me out completely...

Not to the point where I'm losing sleep over it, but yes. Our housing is fairly safe - if you don't own, you don't have to worry about your mortgage - but no one can ever be too complacent about their jobs these days. I work in nonprofit, and my agency's main funding comes through local government social-welfare departments; if their budgets get cut, it trickles down. Private donations slow down too, since people just don't have as much money to give.

Oh yes! Who couldn't help but worry. Since the warning signs have been happening for awhile the big (R) word. "Recession" But according to Mr. Bush our economy is strong (in his bubble world) You know that long after the dust settles on the elections and promises are made. Will they finally do something...to end the war, keep businesses from leaving the US , lower the interest rates, take on the Healthcare Business?? Or will they still be setting in DC having trouble picking out health insurance when we have none. We will still be worrying about putting food on the table, paying the mortgages and heating the house and having enough money to put gas in the car to get to a job that may or may not be there.

i am not really worried about it anymore than i was before. the overall 'economy' hasnt changed for my day to day life from before or after the mortgage craziness or gas prices. ok gas prices are annoying, but i can make up the difference by not going to starbucks (a gallon of gas is still cheaper than a latte!)

in the big picture YES i want our country out of debt/war! But how do my spending habits help that? will it help the federal gov't if i save $0.50 on soup? no...

however, when i do spend money, i will try to spend it on more environmentall friendly products and support valid causes/people/initiatives that will positively impact my community and my country.