I was made redundand in december last year, when i wasnt paid for the whole of the month in december.
Since then I have built up the business i had in the sideline, which was taking next to nothing in 2008 to make me a living where im paying all the bills and buildign the car of my dreams.
I was on a good wage at my last job, and still have economic worries as if all my clients cancel im up the creek without a padel - but it is so much better than being employed!