SXSW 2012 - What Do I Do With Myself, Now that the Economy Has Collapsed?

What Do I Do With Myself, Now that the Economy Has Collapsed?
Event	SXSW Interactive 2009
Format	Panel
Organizer	Lane Becker – Get Satisfaction, Inc.
Description	They say the tech economy ebbs and flows on a 7 year cycle, and if that's true, we're just about over the peak and into the down cycle for companies and employees alike. So what are we to do with ourselves, when it all comes crashing down around us? This panel's been through a downturn or two and will have some specific recommendations about how to get the most out of it, both personally and professionally.
Questions Answered	What opportunities exist for technically minded folks during an economic recession? or, What can I do with myself, now that I can't seem to find a full-time job? Where should I look for hidden opportunities, now that the big companies aren't hiring left and right? What are the best ways to keep my skills nimble and up to date when I'm not entirely employed? What kinds of personal projects can I work on, and how will those benefit me? Is it true that the downturn is the best time to start a company? What are alternative sources of potential income outside the tech field for someone with a technical background? What's the best thing about the downturn? Why does it seem like all the best and most truly innovative ideas come during times of economic collapse? Will things ever get better again?
Panelists	Andy Baio (waxy.org), Lane Becker, moderator (Get Satisfaction, Inc.), Ben Brown (benbrown.com), Jane Mount (bolt.com/20x200), Michael Sippey (sixapart.com)
Level	Beginner
Category	Business / Entrepreneurial

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