10. Because the abysmal economy has formed an odd camaraderie between you and your frenemies.
9. Because it’s better than flipping burgers. No one can pull off a hairnet.
8. Because even though your boss can be an ass, he’s probably not going to sit back and watch your company and industry go to shambles while he pockets millions in bonuses.
7. Because finally Mom and Dad have stopped nagging you about your chosen profession.
6. Because you’ve never been happier you didn’t go into investment banking.
5. Because even though it may have been an even trade, at least the prick from your last job isn’t here.
4. Because the late hours you’ve been logging have forced you to skip dinners out and living on 100-calorie snack packs is the best diet you’ve ever been on.
3. Because budget cuts have left no room for drinks with clients, and you no longer have to sit and smile while they get sloppy and reveal TMI about their sex lives.
2. Because the ominous threat of a layoff has kicked your ass out of Slackerville and into “Go ahead—try and catch me on YouTube” mode.
1. Because even if you really do hate it some days, at least you can afford to keep a roof over your head, a collection of clothes in your closet, and a bottle of wine in the fridge to bitch with your friends over.
