Realistic outcomes don't have to put people to sleep. I am a complete novice at writing but I feel like your writing style and ability to play with the readers emotions is really what should matter. If you are more confident in conveying the worst case catastrophic way to the reader I would do that et vice-versa.
EDIT: also since you haven't done an introduction post yet I would strongly recommend doing that if you are going to be a regular on here. Post some of your experience, what you plan on doing here and some proof of who you are. I can get you some exposure as well if you do this. Also I love reading dystopian stories so if you stick around I'll be a fan.
My favorite movies and books have always been the dystopian post-apocalyptic ones in which society falls apart. But I wanted to write this more as a cautionary tale. So... which is the most likely outcome of a global economic collapse THIS time around? Thanks for your input. My girlfriend really likes it so far, but my gut is saying pick up the pace. But to what end? Hmm...
Cool. It's a whole new world in here, so I don't know the protocol.