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I understand the current economic situation in the world is tough.  It’s getting more and more difficult to find a job.  Many of the candidates I talk to lately are frustrated beyond belief and I feel bad that I can’t help them.  Even my significant other who has been unemployed for quite a while and it seems the longer he’s out of work the more stressed he has become.  It makes for a tense home life.

It’s extremely impossible to predict if there will be an end insight with more and more people losing their jobs and joining the unemployment line.  Finances are tight for those that are expected to take furloughs as well.

So, what do we do if the loss of the job happens to us? Some are taking action and asking for help from friends, relatives, acquaintances, etc.  Some are getting up off the ground, dusting themselves off and learning that there are opportunities in a situation like this.   Here’s a few ideas that could lead to wealth and freedom.

1. Direct Selling- Start your own business selling products made by other companies. Some examples: Tupperware, AVON, Scentsy Candles, Partylite.  These types have companies have allowed many folks to start their own businesses with very little investment.  They allow flexibility, freedom and the power to build their business however they want.
2. Blogging- This is very new to me but this little blog has already made me a little bit of money.  How?  Affiliate marketing and Google ad-sense.  It hasn’t allowed me to quit my day job yet but it’s paid for itself (hosting, domain, etc.)
3. Social Networking- Yes you can earn money by networking online by using Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn.  There are many companies out there paying people like me to “tweet” or “post” about their products and services.  Again I’ve only made a little bit here but it’s still something.  I truly think that if someone can devote more time they could make a pretty good living.
4. Start a business- quite a few folks effected by lay offs have made a living out of doing things they love.  Some examples, dog walking, day care, running errands for others, virtual assistants, free lance writers, jewelry making, and lots of other great businesses.  These cost very little to start and you have control over how things get done.

Remember even if you have lost your job do not let it get you down, try to think of some things that you can do to stay busy and possibly earn you some cash.   Pleasant events are usually followed by something positive, and it may be just the stimulus to change your life for the better.