I know it can't be just me because most people I speak to see it as well, that in the past year I have seen more for lease signs, empty shops (just walking down staunton street the other day was a weird sign to see), quieter streets.
Plus coupled with the fact that almost all the major banks are not hiring, (only essential hires), and expats seem to be leaving this city in the thousands.
I have spoken to alot of my friends who are still here and have been looking for work for at least 4-6 months. Most of them have never had to wait longer than 2 weeks to get another offer.
For a person who has only been here for a few years, has anyone seen it like this before? I remember SARS and the Asian Economic crisis were bad, but NOTHING compared to this.
Is this city dying a slow death or is their hope for some excitment and job growth?