I live with my partner and in-laws on a few acres in the rural US. Right now we both have jobs and are saving as much as we can given the crazy way the world is at the moment.

I make less and am more of a junior professional so it’s likely I would be laid off first in a depression. Given this I’ve been thinking about non monetary ways to contribute.

One obvious one is gardening, which made me realize it might be a good idea to stock up on fertilizer if it went from a hobby to a necessity to grow food.

What other bulk things, or things in general might we stock up on that we would kick ourselves for not buying a lifetime supply of while we can?

Thanks a bunch!

  • tal@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    18 hours ago

    I wouldn’t.

    Depressions aren’t a zombie invasion or a nuclear war. They’re a reduction in economic activity. Some percentage of people get laid off, are out of work for a time.

    If you get laid off, you’re probably going to want a financial buffer, and buying stuff ahead of time is most likely not a great idea. Better to have the buffer.

    If you don’t get laid off, not likely a lot you can do to prepare.

    I’d also add that while depressions affect a large area, it’s entirely possible for particular areas to see economic decline even if the country as a whole is seeing rising growth. Like, say a major employer in a small town goes out of business.