Interesting replies!! Keep it comin!
I think StreetShooter has got some useful advise there. Despite the public sympathy for Derek's blog, the reality is that if you do not plan ahead... changes are, you will hit that 40 and wonder where the job has gone. The current education system and "conventional wisdom" is that you Study - Get Paper - Get good job - Work hard - Happily ever after.... But in reality, the pace is going faster and every company is cutting cost. If you do not come up tops, you'd likely be replaced.
Starting your own business is of course another way to get out of this. And this takes time and some money.
Going overseas is also an option but only if you have skills required in that country. And if you can adopt the culture and system there.
DeSwitch, ortega - Hehe! A retirement home for photogs?? Hahah sounds good! Can I burrow the 1200mm??:lovegrin:
haha.. old folks home... good idea. can generate income too.. Sure can. I imagine my self sitting in a wheelchair with a 1Dmk2 + 1200mm mounted. Laptop on anotherside. Or get prety nurses for model shoot. hahaha