[asphaltgambler]

Can forward you what is priceless advice told to me by my hired gun (consultant) A) Be risk-adverse in this economy unless you have the significant $$$$ to p*ss away at a startup or small business venture. B) Try to avoid any career directly related /retail based in this economy.

Look at the three highest growth industries now and in the next ten years: 1)Homeland security/physical and cyber security 2) Medical field 3) IT -Take an objective look at your current skill set, education, real world experience and interests and see how they would combine 'fit' in one of the three industries above.