I think I was a B+/C research assistant but I'm definitely an A+++ provider! 

  i lost my side income (recession related) and I started providing soon after. I don't know what to compare it to? But my business is pretty darn good! If it were any better, then thatd just be insane! 

 LOL. But welcome! I'm insatiable! 
I also heard that summers are slow because kids etc. I feel a tiny boost in business but I'm not sure if that's because I now have reviews?
Good Post OP
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				For example, in the job market, regardless of what it is, A+ players do not feel an impact whatsoever.  In fact, the cream of the crop often prosper greatly during a recession, because their performance is often critical to the performance of a company, as they can actually carry the weight for less-optimal employees. 
 
B players pretty much come and go.  They neither get ahead nor fall behind, as a whole. 
 
All of that to say, that it's the BAD providers that struggle during a recession, period.  Good providers will continue to get what they deserve, since they are B+, A, A+ players, etc. 
 
As far as us hobbyists go, it's all a matter of perspective.  Those of us that view the hobby as entertainment/luxury may scale back if our wallets get a little bit tighter.  Those of us that rely on the hobby for some sort of mental/physical relief will often continue to hobby, if not increase our hobbying, and just trim back on all of the other things in our lives that don't matter as much. 
 
I also started hobbying in this economy, so my budget has only grown as things have progressed.  When I first started, I was able to see maybe a decent provider for an hour.  Now, I can see multiple providers, float a sugar baby, and still have some flexibility. 
			
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