[martinnordegg]

Originally Posted by avb3

Why would you say that? His job is required whether good times or bad, he has plenty of seniority (union job), his company has never laid off people in any past down turns, and his expertise in his field takes time to accumulate.

You got the blinkers on Mr.. How about increased taxes, drop in value of his real estate, decrease in wage, etc.. Sure he may keep his job and I say may but that isn't the only thing in play with a downturn.