[Noumenon]

the reason why so many were blindsided over the last few years is that were lulled by a sense of entitlement coupled with a lack of intellectual curiosity.

In other words, a lot of folks felt that they were entitled to a living and that they didn't have to learn anything new.

After losing a six-figure job a year ago, and after determining that I had gotten soul-deep sick of the whole corporate run-around, I started my own business. It's making us a modest living, no small thing here in the wilds of Northern Idaho. It can be done - it just takes a little creativity, ambition and most of all, a self-reliant spirit. Which, of course, flies in the face of the liberal politics of victimism.

[Old Professer]

I've got a new monitor and I'll be darned if I can make out that blue on red writing on the hood of the car.

[hedgetrimmer]

Here's an example of a business started by someone who wanted to leave the tech industry for something a little more rewarding.