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Recession can be a very stubborn thing. Once it drops by, it can take a
while for it to fade away and disappear. However, that doesn’t mean that we
should simply sit back and let it overcome us. It can, after all, wreck
havoc on our finances and personal lives. In these tough times, finding a
job already seems improbable – just imagine being in the market for jobs
that are not affected by recession. But take heart. There’s still hope yet.
Here are top 6 tips for finding recession-proof jobs:
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Image by zebble via FlickrOne of the ways to cope with recession is considering a career shift. Not too

many likes the idea of changing career plans during a downturn. However, if you
have already felt the effect of recession – say you’ve been laid off, why not
give a different career path a chance, right?
It may not have quickly crossed your mind to prioritize job security when choosing a job. However, whether you are choosing your first job or making a switch, it can be helpful, particularly during our …

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Ask an economist to define recession for you and chances are, they’ll tell you
that it is a state of the economy where it declines for at least 6 months. But
that’s just a pretty, picture-book definition. Recession can affect not just
cities and countries, it can also affect individuals and families on a more
personal level.
To help you implement tax and personal anti-recession steps,
here are things you can do:
Start saving. Now.
If you have a nest egg stashed somewhere, good for you. Boost it with more
savings. If you don’t, it’s time to …

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Recession does not mean boredom for your family. You do not have to slump  down
at home trying to sleep the recession away when you can still have fun without
having to spend too much. Here are some ways to keep your family entertained
without putting a big dent to your budget.
Grow a Green Thumb – Low Cost Way to Have Fun and Have Food
Gardening is one of the most productive and yet less-costly ways to entertain
oneself. If you have the kids helping, you can double the …

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The impact of recession can be very damaging not only to households but to  businesses as well. Learn about these effects of recession and prevent your business from succumbing into its deadly claws.

Customer scarcityWhen you have too few customers, consequently, your income suffers as well. The rising prices make customers too picky or less interested in giving you business. Existing customers may also be re-assessing their spending, which results in fewer orders for you. So what do you do? How about changing your customer acquisition techniques? Have you …