To answer the question Is the economy that bad? Yes it is. Ken is a brilliant man. He knows more about computers, software, hardware, writing programs, all that stuff. And he has resorted to going back to school and getting grants to keep our household afloat. Yes, he will have a degree at the end, which is GREAT! But, this economy sucks so bad, a man like him can't even flip a burger. When people are desperate they call him, so he gets a few side jobs here and there, but really? Someone THAT smart can't get a job? Bites.