The economy and you!

After thinking about the ways in which our economies are so interconnected, I want you to share the ways in which you fit into the picture. How as the economy affected you (positively or negatively). For example, maybe you've worked for a store that went out of business, or maybe you moved to the U.S. for economic reasons. Tell your story! (Your post should be at least 150 words long)

I came from China. You can write about economic reasons why I moved to the U.S..