Sometimes I have to remind myself to not be so negative, or at the very least, look on the bright side occasionally (which I find blindingly bright). I call myself a realist to make myself feel better about the fact that I'm probably more aptly described as a pessimist. Point? I was listening to NPR the other day (see I told you I listen to NPR!) and they were discussing the new program put forth by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to help people 90 days delinquent on mortgage payments. Invariably the conversation centered on the people who are being seriously affected (not to imply anyone hasn't been seriously affected in some way) by the economic downturn, e.g. laid off and thus not able to pay their mortgages.
It got me thinking about my job security. I've often heard it said that healthcare is a 'recession-proof industry,' stemming from the argument that people get sick regardless of how bear a market is. I understand that logic for a hospital-based practice, but would contend that primary care visits and prescription refills, in such a market, could both decidedly decrease in order to save co-pays. Regardless, I am quite thankful that I do have job security -at least for the next year and a half (I can only be so optimistic).
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