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I just stumbled into the Buy/Sale/Barter thread and it got me thinking. What do I have to barter if the need should arise? I have lots of things in mind, but I think my most valuable barter tool would be some of my skills. I think my medical knowledge would serve me well. Plus, I have other abilities and knowledge on top of that. DH also has a lot of knowledge in, dare I say...."guy" stuff that I am clueless about. LOL! He'd be a huge asset anywhere as he is really multi-talented.
Anyways, I'm pretty sure I know what my "value" is in today's world b/c I know what I can make with the skills and certifications I have today. But, it got me thinking......how valuable would I be in a different environment. Sure I've got "stuff" of value, but what if I was on vacation in Mexico without access to it? I still think I'd be fine there, although some more Spanish speaking skills would certainly increase my value there.
I guess what I'm thinking is that I think it comes down to how adaptive someone is and what they can contribute of value if things weren't what they are today. Our health is the most important thing in this world, so I think health care workers would fare well.....as long as they had common sense to go with it. I think those who are knowledgeable in alternative medicine would fare well too. I kinda feel bad for those who have degrees in hospitality management or political science. I hope they're not depending upon their certifications to float them thru in a SHTF situation. Those folks might be the ones picking strawberries in the field if they don't have any additional skills. But, I highly doubt many of those folks have even thought about this topic.
Anyways, I'm pretty sure I know what my "value" is in today's world b/c I know what I can make with the skills and certifications I have today. But, it got me thinking......how valuable would I be in a different environment. Sure I've got "stuff" of value, but what if I was on vacation in Mexico without access to it? I still think I'd be fine there, although some more Spanish speaking skills would certainly increase my value there.
I guess what I'm thinking is that I think it comes down to how adaptive someone is and what they can contribute of value if things weren't what they are today. Our health is the most important thing in this world, so I think health care workers would fare well.....as long as they had common sense to go with it. I think those who are knowledgeable in alternative medicine would fare well too. I kinda feel bad for those who have degrees in hospitality management or political science. I hope they're not depending upon their certifications to float them thru in a SHTF situation. Those folks might be the ones picking strawberries in the field if they don't have any additional skills. But, I highly doubt many of those folks have even thought about this topic.