Man, I am ready for this weak economic run to be over. I know we are out of the recession but I am making 1/3rd less than I was in 2008.

We are OUT of a Recession?

News to me...

Well technically it was over in June of 2009 but it sure doesn't feel like it.

There is going to be no REAL recovery. Learn how to make-do with what you are making. I hope I am wrong, but I doubt it.

if you're in Oklahoma you're lucky. Wasn't hit half as hard as other states. Commission work or what? Or just lose your job??

I'm definitely not getting paid what I'm worth, but a steady paycheck is better than unemployment.

The whole world can't live like us, but they are trying. That makes things more expensive, so a real recovery is not just a matter of dollars changing hands, but real innovation.