Bummer. Got eliminated today at work. Hope to keep my 993, but it's shaky.
#107
I think Sam said it well...
Remember this is only temporary. I find that out of the worst scenarios comes the greatest accomplishment.
From 1 polar silver C4S brother to another, hang in there!
#108
In the short term Steve you are smart for keeping the job with your current company. I have had many years in the recruiting and staffing industry, and I can tell you that it is a lot easier to find a new job when you already have one.... Especially in todays economy.
#109
This is good news then Viper Bob, that I took the low paying job w/my company. Employers look at my resume and think I'm still the high flying, highly paid guy I was ... a month ago.
A friend suggested posting on CareerBuilder.com. Spent 10 hours on that site yesterday studying companies that advertised jobs and then emailing out resumes. I got a ton of hits this morning from that work I did last night. Most if not all the job hits are for companies I wouldn't consider working for, but it's nice to see my inbox filled up with early potential holiday gifts. I found a lot more available jobs there than other sites I've been on (SimplyHired.com, Monster, Ladders, etc), so maybe in time the right one will come along from that source.
krj914 - I hope you're right. You have excellent taste in cars as well.
Only 12 days till Hershey. I plan to take some pics so I'll post them here when I get back. Looking forward to seeing some fellow Rennlisters there. Kind of wish I had a hat that identified me as a Rennlister so others would know who I was and we could stop and chat from that connection. Meeting my uncle in York, PA. at 930am and then leaving shortly after that for Hershey.
Steve R
A friend suggested posting on CareerBuilder.com. Spent 10 hours on that site yesterday studying companies that advertised jobs and then emailing out resumes. I got a ton of hits this morning from that work I did last night. Most if not all the job hits are for companies I wouldn't consider working for, but it's nice to see my inbox filled up with early potential holiday gifts. I found a lot more available jobs there than other sites I've been on (SimplyHired.com, Monster, Ladders, etc), so maybe in time the right one will come along from that source.
krj914 - I hope you're right. You have excellent taste in cars as well.
Only 12 days till Hershey. I plan to take some pics so I'll post them here when I get back. Looking forward to seeing some fellow Rennlisters there. Kind of wish I had a hat that identified me as a Rennlister so others would know who I was and we could stop and chat from that connection. Meeting my uncle in York, PA. at 930am and then leaving shortly after that for Hershey.
Steve R
#110
Steve,
If you are not already, join LinkedIn.com. I have had 3 HR recruiters contact me through this site in the past 2 weeks with open positions (I'm in sales/relationship management). It's a pretty good networking database. Good luck...it's going to turn around.
If you are not already, join LinkedIn.com. I have had 3 HR recruiters contact me through this site in the past 2 weeks with open positions (I'm in sales/relationship management). It's a pretty good networking database. Good luck...it's going to turn around.
#111
Ga 993 - Thanks and yes, I recently joined LinkedIn too. I think I'm on pretty much all the job and social networking sites I can think of for now. Unfortunately, 3 HR Recruiters haven't contacted me for anything like you have had happen...yet. I have received an email or phone call from every Life Insurance company on the planet concerning a new career in Life Insurance Sales. The problem there is that I don't want to sell Life Insurance.
Oh well... it's only nearing the end of month 1, and we have enough savings for 4-5 more months before my wife is seriously going to nag me to sell the 993.
Had an interview with a company today that has a seemingly great niche product with income potential of $120k-160K per year but there is no base salary, no 401k, no life or health insurance. I'd be an independent contractor and when I got home today to tell my wife she said "FORGET IT". She is worried about the no health insurance thing because of preexisiting conditions. On to the next opportunity.
Steve R
Oh well... it's only nearing the end of month 1, and we have enough savings for 4-5 more months before my wife is seriously going to nag me to sell the 993.
Had an interview with a company today that has a seemingly great niche product with income potential of $120k-160K per year but there is no base salary, no 401k, no life or health insurance. I'd be an independent contractor and when I got home today to tell my wife she said "FORGET IT". She is worried about the no health insurance thing because of preexisiting conditions. On to the next opportunity.
Steve R
#114
#115
Steve,
I just saw this thread and I remembered you from my old 993 days. I went through a similar episode a couple of years ago and immediately sold the 993 because I'm just a conservative sort of guy financially. Hang in there, don't give up and keep your positive attitude! People like to hire recruits with a good attitude. You are getting a lot of good advice on this forum. Good luck!
I just saw this thread and I remembered you from my old 993 days. I went through a similar episode a couple of years ago and immediately sold the 993 because I'm just a conservative sort of guy financially. Hang in there, don't give up and keep your positive attitude! People like to hire recruits with a good attitude. You are getting a lot of good advice on this forum. Good luck!
#116
Steve,
I just saw this thread and I remembered you from my old 993 days. I went through a similar episode a couple of years ago and immediately sold the 993 because I'm just a conservative sort of guy financially. Hang in there, don't give up and keep your positive attitude! People like to hire recruits with a good attitude. You are getting a lot of good advice on this forum. Good luck!
I just saw this thread and I remembered you from my old 993 days. I went through a similar episode a couple of years ago and immediately sold the 993 because I'm just a conservative sort of guy financially. Hang in there, don't give up and keep your positive attitude! People like to hire recruits with a good attitude. You are getting a lot of good advice on this forum. Good luck!
Looks like you bounced back big time from your selling of your 993 by the cars in your signature.
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#118
Steve - sorry to hear of your situation. Even in a down economy, really good salespeople are always in demand. If you haven't done so already, check out www.theladders.com . Best of luck, John