Job security

I just found out today that yet another friend was offered a buyout. I don't have any friends who have yet accepted a buyout or been laid off, but I wouldn't be surprised if it comes soon, especially if the holiday season failed to meet retailers' expectations hopes.

So it meant a lot to me when my boss told me this morning that I'm one of the last three people he'd ever let go (out of 50+ who report to him) if it ever came to that. As he put it, "You can sleep easy."

Job security isn't what keeps me up at night, but I got his point. And as much as I know that my treasure is not on this earth, it sure is helpful to know I won't have any problem sustaining my small family with our few earthly needs.