Several other major stock houses felt similar shifts in the gaming and sports industry as well, noting some losses on the big board. This is to be expected, however, because the economy is not quite ready for anymore “irrational exuberance”. Speaking broadly, the gaming and sports market sector will perk up as the year continues forward, with historically strong profits in the second and fourth quarters. “I’m doubtful of a fast turnaround,” said Wetzstein Bonello, a commodities broker for Claudie Plate and Son’s Firm, “but I am confident of long term gains that will help drive the gaming and sports market area forward.” Susoev Penalver and Vaugh Brewer, both CEO’s of their respective firms, have decided to lay off some poor performing employees, that would have probably been fired within the next 6 months anyway. “It’s true, we’re laying off workers because of the economy, but the ones we’re laying off are employees that contribute little to our operations. Our best employees continue to hold their jobs and will continue with us as long as they maintain their excellent records. Further, we’re going to reward our gaming and sports market analysts, who are in high demand, with a cost of living raise plus 2% of their salaries.” “I’m excited about the future possibilities in our gaming and sports industry,” said manager Pottier Najera, who works at Caron Valles and Gaines Zigler Partners LLC, “because I know in the long run, it’s all going to work out just fine.” Gaming and sports employment numbers increase perennially, despite even the most difficult of economic times. The market is always strong and always improving, mostly because people need greater access to gaming and sports services and products on a daily basis. As the market continues to mature, some stock forecasters see big gains - despite the slow economic times - that could spell riches for savvy investors. News of possible lay-offs in the gaming and sports sector came as no surprise to administrative assistant Zartman Labate, who works with the CEM of Cassie Stupp Traders INC. “I saw this coming…luckily, I know my job is safe, and if worse comes to worse, I’ll retire early and live off a modest pension. Organized labor is not concerned either, since many gaming and sports syndicates hashed out reasonable deals with corporate leadership last year.” Top government officials echoed some of the sentiments of gaming and sports industry executives, who are reluctant to fire unnecessary employees in order to increase profit margin. “The last thing I want to do is send people home - because that’s against our company’s mission statement,” said Tobia Lesane, VP of Finance at Wauters Camaj Partners Ltd, “and also because we can reallocate our human capital to work on other projects that will be beneficial while the consumer market slows down.” “We might just give everyone non-paid vacation,” said Darlena Skog, Vice President of HR at Schuble Couser and Lenita Bogg, INC, “simply because having too many workers becomes unproductive. We’ll let portions of our employees take time off for their families. When they’re recharged and ready to tackle the demands of the gaming and sports consumer demand, we’ll open our doors once again. In the meantime, let’s be cautious and not jump to conclusions.” Market makers in the gaming and sports shuddered with news of the recent economic down turn, signaled by top analysts in the Ruth Freemantle Ltd firm. Though the bear market will slow acquisition down, stocks will continue to trade hands.