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Not worried at all. We have survived ups and downs in the economy numerous times. The sun will rise tomorrow, children will be born, and the seasons will continue to change.
Cycles of life will continue and we continue to survive.
Elton John here doesn’t have to worry about the economy
Also for consulting a downturn isn’t typically bad because there will be a lot of cost and restructuring programs. What really hurts consulting is uncertainty - if companies don’t know where things are going it’s better to hold off on that consulting project until you get more clarity.
That was deep ^
Often in downturns we cut hiring more than do layoffs. Graduating in a recession sucks. Cutting young, smart and cheap resources is rarely necessary. Layoffs aren't unknown but focus on learning and delivering and you will be fine.