Week eight, still sans job

Post #24,030 by cwbrenn 1/12/02 11:27:00 AM Reply	Week eight, still sans job The job market SUCKS MIGHTILY right now. As I'm sure more than a few of you are aware... I've heard from a colleague that the job market is so bad that another tech writer we both know has decided to become a teacher, because they'll pay her while she's in training -- for less money, but she needs the income... I'm still ok. I've managed to cut back on expenses for the most part, and if no Major Bad Things happen (knock on wood) I can survive on unemployment for another few months. Other than the counting of pennies and general worrying over finances, it's actually sort of restful, not having to adjust my personal time clock (which is heavily influenced by chronic insomnia) to a regular 9-5 schedule. On the other hand, I'd like to be working. Damned puritan work ethic... At any rate, hope you guys are having better luck than I am, or at least managing to tread water. "We are all born originals -- why is it so many of us die copies?" - Edward Young
Post #24,031 by slugbug 1/12/02 11:37:35 AM Reply	perm or contract? Are you looking for a perm position right now? If so, you're right -- the market does suck! However, there is plenty of contract and freelance work available. Have you tried that?
Post #24,032 by cwbrenn 1/12/02 11:38:22 AM Reply	Either. Both. Actually, I prefer being a contractor... thing is, in Raleigh, NC (where I live) the only tech writing work I've found requires extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, which I don't have... and I bought a house two years ago, so I really don't want to relocate. "We are all born originals -- why is it so many of us die copies?" - Edward Young
Post #24,033 by slugbug 1/12/02 11:45:36 AM Reply	Wipe location from your mind.... I do quite a few tech writing and coding gigs -- contract -- and none of 'em are anywhere near where I live. You might want to search for virtual assignments.
Post #24,035 by cwbrenn 1/12/02 12:01:33 PM Reply	How? I've tried looking under "telecommute" on monster.com, and I keep finding the dubious stuff... you know, "work at home and make lots of money by creating spam!" How does one search for virtual assignments? "We are all born originals -- why is it so many of us die copies?" - Edward Young
Post #24,036 by slugbug 1/12/02 12:03:50 PM Reply	sounds like you need some.... .....links. Drop me an e-mail. maggie at biggs dot com
Post #24,041 by nking 1/12/02 12:43:08 PM Reply	I need some as well the job market in STL stinks for IT work as we are a small IT shop. STL Firms seem to think that they can force IT workers to do the job of 2 or 3 people so they can hire 1 person to do the job of 2 or 3. I'll be sending you an email for the links as well. Thanks. "In order to completely solve a problem, you must make sure that the root of the problem is completely removed! If you leave the root, the problem will come back later to get you." - Norman King
Post #24,045 by cwbrenn 1/12/02 1:30:24 PM Reply	Thanks! I am away from my regular email all day today, but will email you tomorrow... "We are all born originals -- why is it so many of us die copies?" - Edward Young

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