We thought we were safe from the recession.   My husband was ALMOST hired to work at a local Chrysler plant several years ago.  But when he ended up with a railroad job instead, we thought it was a good thing, especially when the recession hit. nbsp; When the economy started really collapsing, we thought his region would be safe; he was hired to work at the busiest hub in the US.  Then it happened.  To read more, click the link below.