Shoop, I feel for you,I have a good trade HVAC/R mostly Industrial and Commercial 40 years service {layed off 5 weeks now} 59 years old, soon you will see alot {a hell of alot} of people who thought they were protected or thought they had recession proof jobs.Alot of people will be surprised at the fall out from the trickle up economy everybody will suffer from the high paid sports superstars on down,but if you grew up old school you will survive.The plus side is CHIPS ARE ALOT CHEAPER NOW,I'm still buying you only get one go around,Hang tough Dave