[Lazamataz]

If you've been brought up with the idea of lifetime employment in the field you want with the pay rate you want then it's a bad thing. But if you have the idea that the primary person responsible for your career and life-path is you then a whole world of possibilities open up.

Well, if there are no jobs left, then it will be durned hard to have a career, won't it?

[garbanzo]

Not to be too snarky here, but do I detect a difficulty with uncertainty - a strong need for closure?