Ask HN: How to survive or preserve amid upcoming recession

#1

Post by ameyv » Tue, Nov 22, 2022, 11:43 AM UTC

As software professional, or in general, can someone give ideas or any know-how, either from past or any knowledge on subject. Basically I think living frugal lifestyle will help cut down living expenses. But aside from that advice, is there anything that you can guide upon?

Thank you

Re: Ask HN: How to survive or preserve amid upcoming recession

#2

Post by yuppie_scum » Tue, Nov 22, 2022, 12:26 PM UTC

If you get laid off, get another job. There’s still a labor shortage.

We might just not be paying 200k to someone who can barely write a Python script anymore. So yes you might have to trade the Mercedes for a Honda or something.

Re: Ask HN: How to survive or preserve amid upcoming recession

#3

Post by incomingpain » Tue, Nov 22, 2022, 12:57 PM UTC

Even if unemployment is 10%. This is an average, truck drivers, retail, etc. In tech, there is no 10%. You will find a new job quickly and easily. dont worry about this.

Re: Ask HN: How to survive or preserve amid upcoming recession

#4

Post by brudgers » Tue, Nov 22, 2022, 4:31 PM UTC

As software professional

Recessions are an excuse to rethink identity.

I mean, was your dream growing up to be a "software professional" when you were eight?

So buy a horse and a ten gallon hat and cowpoke if that's what you really want.

Or not.

Good luck.