> I would love to be financially independent and watch this with excitement Even if you were, your money would be invested in something which is tied to the ov

> I would love to be financially independent and watch this with excitement Even if you were, your money would be invested in something which is tied to the overall economy and if a huge proportion of knowledge jobs are at risk, you would still be exposed to it through whatever assets you own. Don't expect stocks (or currency, or property) to do great when unemployment is 30%+.