[wizzairflyer]

It's not the first article I read on HN about an upcoming recession. This is for sure self-centered but the questions I end up asking myself are mainly how it'll affect my life and career.

Questions like if there was a recession tomorrow would I still be able to apply at a cushy well-paid faang job or if it is even smart to switch job now since the newer you are the more likely your are to be cut off if there is a need for downsizing.

I've never lived through a recession as a working individual hence why the prospect makes me nervous. I figure that, over the course of one's life, one goes through a few of them and that (mostly) everyone seems to make it out ok but if someone has some insights to share I'll be grateful.

[appleiigs]

I've seen all sorts get laid off during downsizing. Doesn't matter about age, tenure, usefulness, etc. Full departments just get cut.

Thing that helped me most is diversification and conservatism.

Diversification: 1) wife has job in different industry, 2) my skills are applicable to different industries and especially different locations, 3) side projects make some money.

Conservatism: I only splurge on my main hobby and go cheap on everything else. I can cut my expenses down fast (house -> apartment; apartment -> live with family; car -> public transit).

[AmericanChopper]

> It's not the first article I read on HN about an upcoming recession.

Articles about an upcoming recession have been increasing in popularity in HN steady out since around 2016, by my observation.