Re: Is just me, or is the techwr market abysmal right now?

["M. Shane DeVault" <shane -dot- devault -at- centurytel -dot- com>]

This does only extend to the contract market, correct? I mean a check of
the job databases turned up a very large list of permanent positions or
contract-to-hire positions--some through very reputable placement
services and others directly through respected corporations.  What is
the permanent job market like?

Shane -dot- DeVault -at- centurytel -dot- com



> Are you kidding? You must have missed my boo-hoo email
> about being laid off March 2. The market is slower
> than molasses in January. I have 3 possible,
> potential, maybe-if-it's-a-good-hair-day contracts
> that I am negotiating. Maybe one or two will come
> through. Fortunately I can afford to be picky because
> I have a first career in nursing and can do home care
> visits.... there's all kinds of work there. But I
> sympathize totally. Recruiters I've talked to tell me
> they're getting 50 resumes for jobs that used to
> command one. And you wouldn't believe the rates I've
> been offered for some of the contracts I've turned
> down.
> You are not alone.
> Martha
>



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