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Will you be looking for a job when the economy finally breaks? 

Some experts have the opinion that many of us will be flocking to new opportunities as the recession eases.  Currently, employees here in Indiana are hunkering down, remaining thankful that they are still employed.  I believe occupational and physical therapists are no exception. But are there still better opportunities to be had?  Working in the Allied Health staffing business, I speak to employers and job seekers daily.  For now, it seems that the waters are quiet.  There aren’t as many physical or occupational therapists who are willing to consider contract work right now.  That has to translate to more people remaining in their current jobs.  Are all of these therapists happy in their current job?  Are they being paid top dollar?  Are they allowed a flexible schedule, one where they work only when they want to?  I doubt it.  These are all perks that contract therapy positions can provide.  Most people think all of these things sound great.  So why aren’t they biting?  Fear.  All of us fear the unknown, so when living in a down economy, why rock the boat?  Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t, right?  If more therapists would take the risk and stick their toes in the waters of contract therapy staffing now, I believe there would be many more happy physical therapists and occupational therapists out there, even in a recession!  Who wouldn’t want to be paid top dollar?  Have the flexibility to work only when you want? Have immediate access to benefits? 

Where will you be when the economy finally breaks?  Will you be in a job you love, or a job you would love to leave?