It's an interesting time to be in New York City. I returned in 2000 on the dot-boom tidal wave, and have been riding out the backwash of destruction. Apparently, according to today's New York Times, this guy took two years to get another job. I've had the inverse experience, with three jobs and three layoffs behind me since coming back here, and almost a year of staying afloat freelancing.
Would I have moved back here if I'd known I'd be living on my own wits in this way? Probably not. But it is kind of engergizing at the same time.
Home Insecurity: On today's broadcast of The Next Big Thing, Jesse Green examines the contents of a disaster emergency kit. The note that came with it explained that it was thoughtfully provided in the wake of last summer's blackout. Green notes that we've had blackouts in New York City before. We all know what disaster that kit is really meant for.
Posted by Emily at March 7, 2004 02:36 PM