I would say having a good network and contacts to pick up jobs as an independent contractor (as I have been at times in the past) puts me in a good position to continue my standard of living.
Again, this has nothing to do with Babbitt not being shot in the back or the fact that she should have stood down (if she did, she'd still be alive).
40 hours a week? I haven't worked a 40 hour week in over 20 years. I'd say closer to a 60-80 hour week on average...but I make really good money...so, there's that.