Corporations are slow and predictable. In that sense they are reliable for income. As soon as they cut expenses like conference or travel or bonuses it is time

Corporations are slow and predictable. In that sense they are reliable for income. As soon as they cut expenses like conference or travel or bonuses it is time to look for another job even if they say the cutbacks are temporary. You will have another corporate job with the 4-6 month window of the upcoming job cuts.