The Danger Belt


Recession..?
July 22, 2009, 9:26 am
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I think not.

Sure, it’s a word that’s been on the tongue of every news source from every media outlet for the past few months, but I put forth a different hypothesis: I think the recession has largely been a media creation meant to distract us from something bigger at play. In the last month, several friends my age have been courted by numerous companies each–companies itching for some young talent. Yes, each of these friends have been very good at what they do. But for it to happen so suddenly and so often in light of an economic situation that daily makes the front page?

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