Remember: I know nothing about economics

[the_fantastic_ms_fox]

If one is in a shaky position in a tournament game wherein there are few top positions, and other placings ore worthless, it is often wise to increase the volatility of one's points by adopting risky strategies up the point where they are actively punished.

So drop off your resume... at your boss' house... on Christmas morning. They can't arrest you, and they can't make you any more unemployed than you already are.