It’s my job to have a job not that job. My “stability” comes from always preparing for my job to be snatched from under me.

By preparation I mean always be networking, keep my reputation spotless, keep my resume updated, keep my skills current with the market and keep my “career document” updated.

My wife has seen how efficient I am with getting a job six times over the 12 years we have been married.

We were both laid off from the job we worked at when the company folded when we were still dating. I had a contract lined up the following Monday. When that contract was unexpectedly terminated, I had an offer four days later.

This time I had a contract lined up a week before my last day and a full time job three weeks later. The only thing special about me is my network