[tluyben2]

So why not open up shop yourself? There will be even a 'better' time when the EU tanks, but now is a great time to get great people and make new companies. You don't like the way it is now, so, why not start something to do cool stuff. Make original games and apps? Do 50% client jobs (but only in your niche), do 50% your own. Few friends, small office and have fun.

[anil_mamede]

I couldn't agree more. And some of us are doing that. Changing the career paths in order to build something different and interesting.