In today’s uncertain climate it seems that everyone has one of two opinions about the state of the economy. Depending on their view point they are either fearful or optimistic. This is not a matter of personality, but more a matter of background or, for lack of a better term, programming.

People who are “job minded” – employees – are fearful. Based on no particular survey but my own common sense, I will say that roughly 75-80% of Americans fall into this category. These...