Although there have been some improvements in the job market since the 2008-2013 recession, there are many labor market forces indicating that this lack of full time, secure jobs will be common in the future. This book discusses such labor market forces and suggests strategies for surviving and thriving in such a job market.

If, however, in the unlikely event that the future job markets have enough full time, permanent, secure jobs, the skills and knowledge readers will learn in this book also will help them to stand out over other job applicants in a favorable job market. That can mean that they will be hired for better jobs and hired sooner than other job applicants.

Readers of this book will learn skills and knowledge that will help them in any type of job market of the future. Readers will learn how to get out of debt and save money for periods of unemployment. They will learn how to start and operate a small business that can be a lifesaver during times of unemployment. Readers will learn how hobbies, a healthy diet, and exercise can keep them mentally and physically healthy during times of uncertain healthcare. They will learn the best job search and survival skills that will help to them find new jobs quickly and to be employed until they want a change of jobs. Finally, readers will learn how to develop strong computer skills that will help them to thrive in the increasingly automated jobs of the future.

Careers are important. Everyone most likely will spend more of their time working than they will on any other activity in their lives. Their work satisfaction also will strongly affect the satisfaction they experience during the hours when they are not working. Work success is an important part of life, and it also is important to those family members who someday might be depending upon these workers. Thus, it is important for workers to master the skills and to use the knowledge described in this book. Nobody can take care of their careers as well as they can take care of their careers.