Skip to Content

10 Things We Learned from the Recession

7. No Such Thing as Job Security.

7. No Such Thing as Job Security.

Suffice to say that we are now pretty comfortable with the idea that there are no jobs-for-life anymore, and employees have to stay on top of their careers, as no one else will do it for them. Changing jobs, becoming self-employed, starting a small business - thousands of Canadians have made these changes in the past few years, and more of us will be forced to do the same in the future. Change can be good, but only if Canadians learn to keep an eye on their retirement savings and manage it wisely, or be prepared to work well into your golden years. A big fat company pension is a real rarity these days, so you need to look out for yourself. And for those of us starting out, or wanting a career change, here are the 11 most promising jobs for 2011.

10 Things We Learned from the Recession

1. Canadians Woke Up to Our Own Debt Nightmare.2. Shopping Flyers Are Your Friend.3. Only Fools Go Shopping Without Checking for Coupons.4. Our Homes are not Piggy Banks or Retirement Funds.5. Bartering is the New Black.7. No Such Thing as Job Security.6. Vacations are a State of Mind.8. TFSAs Can be Your New Best Friend.9. Learning to Live Frugally.10. Ask for Discounts Everywhere.
Compare Personal
Finance Rates

Find Your Rate

Advertisement
  • All
  • Mortgages
  • Credit Cards
  • Savings
Enter Mortgage Value
Company
Monthly
Rate
Choose Card Type
Company
Reward Return
Rate
MBNA
2.05%
$1,500.33
Best Rate
2.05%
$1,500.33
Best Rate
2.05%
$1,500.33
Choose Savings Type
Company
Savings
Rate

Most Commented