Which is why we are lucky to have so many more ways of making money these days thanks to technology. Though in the older days, it wouldn't have been as easy to lose a job as they were generally all ones needing people and the companies were reputable or needed to provide the public with their products and services.
But making any sort of money is all good money and you're right about needing many different sources of income, securing in the stability.
Agreed. Technology when put into better use can be an enabler to level the playing field -- providing income to those who find it difficult to do so back then.