The thread explores participants' experiences and frustrations regarding hosts canceling shows due to concerns about the economy. Participants share their thoughts on how economic factors influence hosting decisions and sales, as well as their strategies for addressing these concerns.
Views differ among participants regarding the extent to which economic factors impact hosting decisions. Some express that it is a genuine concern, while others believe it is often used as an excuse.
Participants share personal experiences and observations about their local markets and the varying effects of economic conditions on their businesses.
Consultants looking for insights into handling host cancellations and understanding the impact of economic concerns on their business may find this discussion relevant.
buckeyefan08 said:Not to be a negative nelly but....
DH finds out this week if he looses his job. It may be a permanent lay off or maybe (hopefully) just temporary. I know that for us we are doing ok right now but anything we have "extra" we are sitting on. If he were to lose his job we would at least like to know that we put enough away to feed our children untill he is able to recieve un-employment benifits. We all know that my $7/hr. part-time job takes more away from my business than I would like but right now I have to focus on that steady money. I guess what I'm saying is that just because you don't know anyone that has personally been affected by the economy doesn't mean that it might not be a possibility. Don't be so quick to judge. I know that I will not have a party for anyone right now b/c I don't want to ask any of my friends to spend their money. It's just a situation I would rather avoid. It is getting really bad in some parts of the country so maybe don't think of it as an excuse, try to be sympathetic and positive.
Please don't take offense to any of this. I'm not directing my statements at anyone, this is just my rant about the economy.
buckeyefan08 said:Not to be a negative nelly but....
DH finds out this week if he looses his job. It may be a permanent lay off or maybe (hopefully) just temporary. I know that for us we are doing ok right now but anything we have "extra" we are sitting on. If he were to lose his job we would at least like to know that we put enough away to feed our children untill he is able to recieve un-employment benifits. We all know that my $7/hr. part-time job takes more away from my business than I would like but right now I have to focus on that steady money. I guess what I'm saying is that just because you don't know anyone that has personally been affected by the economy doesn't mean that it might not be a possibility. Don't be so quick to judge. I know that I will not have a party for anyone right now b/c I don't want to ask any of my friends to spend their money. It's just a situation I would rather avoid. It is getting really bad in some parts of the country so maybe don't think of it as an excuse, try to be sympathetic and positive.
Please don't take offense to any of this. I'm not directing my statements at anyone, this is just my rant about the economy.
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