The global economic crisis has had a terrible impact on world economy and basically our everyday life. But which is the most damaging weapon of the crisis? We all can somehow deal with salary cuts, expensive goods and inept governments, but uncertainty is something far more terrible.
What do we basically want to achieve in our lives? I am not talking about riches and fame because those can be only secondary goals in life. We strive for stability. Stability provides us with a feeling of certainty. We can make long term plans concerning our lives and professional careers. The global crisis has taken certainty out of this equation because nothing is safe anymore. Well you might have a job and even accepted a salary cut, but who is to say that two months from now your employer will come up to you and inform that there is no more work for you and that you should look for a new job. Actually in some cases this is the best scenario as it still provides some options. A more evil employer will use the global crisis to his own advantage. He can make you to take ridiculous cuts in salary; work overtime and maybe even orders you to do illegal or dangerous work. In most cases the employee has no options as to accept the demands because the salary is needed to support a family, no matter how small the salary is.
Another thing that provides unneeded uncertainty is the possible actions of governments. No one can actually tell which steps the government will take to battle the economic crisis. In some cases this could mean increase of taxes or maybe the decrease of minimal wage. Granted the government actions have a larger impact on companies and business people, but we must not forget who actually pays our salaries. Its the same companies and business people who if hindered by the government will on the other hand take it out on their employees.
We need stability. This should be the main goal for the moment. Only stability can pull us out of the global crisis. As soon as it will return the people will start to spend more money thus heating the economy. It is simple as that. But for now uncertainty rules the world.
