Economy

Now that the elections are over and the economy is still not doing well, whats next?

Since, most large companies in the US are cutting jobs and expecting more from their workers, I wonder what people are thinking in terms of career advancement and aspirations. It seems like we have to put everything on hold, because everyone keeps telling us 'now is not a good time', what if next year and the year after that is 'not a good time'? when is it a good time to take risks and do what you want to do and feel led to do with your future? I guess the old saying ' if you don't try you will never know' still applies; whether in good or bad economic times.