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There are many results from the most recent financial “recession.” While some are hesitant to call the most recent downward economic spiral a recession, the truth is that the economy is far from stable. National averages of unemployment have reached 9%, leaving many people without jobs. Unemployment has been a major factor in the change in economy as we know it. It has forced people to return to college to get more education, as well as transition to completely new job industries in hope for a better job market.

This has radically altered the work field that we once knew. It used to be that an applicant with the appropriate qualifications would be one of the finalists for an open position. Unfortunately this has changed. Open positions are being flooded with applications, primarily because more people are settling for positions below what they would normally consider as acceptable. Employers are now able to be more selective and this decreases the probability of securing employment quickly. The use of unemployment has become a necessity for many.

Applying for more jobs isn’t the only result of this economic recession. People are now turning to alternative ways to secure a living. The rise of technology has enabled many to be successful entrepreneurs from their home. The far-reaching internet has allowed people to earn a living in their pajamas. A prime example of this is in the blogging world. Professional bloggers not only now exist, but also have the ability to make 6-7 figure incomes just from online ventures. Bloggers in personal finance are having a conference in Chicago this coming week, with bloggers who have been successful as the key speakers. The increase in personal finance blogs only marks the beginning of a changing economy. With the necessity to make ends meet, people are forced to move into new industries, even those which are nontraditional.