I’ve made it through another week without getting fired, “let go” or simply asked to step away from the workstation and please follow these kind security guards out of the building, and thanks for playing.

After cutting 10% of coworkers this year, an abrupt demotion and an economy that is apparently spiraling downward at an uncontrolled pace, I always feel a little comforted that I’ve made it through another week of being employed while at the same time having very little billable time, for there is very little actual work to be done.

On Monday during a studio-wide meeting the owner of the studio and design guru shared her concerns about the state of the economy and how that impacts all of us working for a small company. While she assured us that employee levels were going to be maintained and work coming into the studio is forthcoming, I’m still somewhat anxious. Words and promises only go so far in the world of business.