The best way to ensure your future success is to MAKE IT yourself. Make your future. I work for myself as an independent contractor helping companies grow and prosper as a Sr. Project Manager. 2007 - measurable raise. 2008 - measurable raise. 2009 - measurable cut. 2nd half 2010 - modest raise (5%). 2011 - measurable raise.
Jobs or work is not easy. The environment is struggling. Get yourself more skills to allow you to work in other areas. Just because you have done something in the past does not mean you will do it in the future. in 2004 I was employed as Sr. Mgmt at Best Buy HQ. I loved my job and the benefits were great. I went my own way in 2005-2006 and struggled after taking a huge cut. I worked on improving my marketable skills and took an opportunity that paid less than I wanted (still ok), but did so to get started.
Make your own future... Good luck!
