Dear Annie: Late last year, the software company where I worked as a full-time webmaster had to lay people off, but they kept some of us on as independent contractors. My boss offered me a deal where I would be doing the exact same job as before, only paid by the hour instead of on salary, with no benefits.

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The difficult job market has forced millions of workers to downgrade into a position they’re overqualified for or take a survival job to make ends meet. And while riding out the recession might be a practical strategy for now, what will become of the underemployed when the dust clears and it’s time to get back on track?

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I'm starting to get the willys that i'm going to be fired. Not in on the emails around the office anymore…. most duties taken away from me…. whats happening? Am I about to be fired? Have you ever had a similar experience? Ever been fired, and if so what were the warning signs you wish you had seen so you'd have known it was coming?