Just wondering if the economy is still bad for everyone out there?

I haven't worked for my boss in 3 months, and he doesn't let us know what the deal is. He keeps telling us any week now, but in the last 14 months we've been almost shutdown for over 6 months(maybe more).

If it wasn't for my second weekend job I would be in a worse financial situation.

Its not about finding work, because I can work more hours at my second job to make some money but at this pace as a second year apprentice not only will it take me another 4 years to get my license I will be stuck in financial limbo.

Is this just a bad time economically or is the trade on and off like this for a whole career?

I love the trade but with a new baby and a mortgage to pay sometimes I wonder if I made a mistake by taking a risk and changing careers.

thanks for any helpful advice..