Just thought I'd add a positive story...

I got laid-off on May 3 from my IT job (my third in 18 months). But since late April, I've been getting a constant stream of calls for various contract jobs. I eventually got offered a 3-month contract which I accepted. The pay wasn't very good, but it paid the bills.

But a few days before I was supposed to start, I got a call from a major telecommunications company here in Denver. They were calling about a position I had applied for through their website in early April! I deferred my contract start date by a day so I could interview with them (I didn't have high expectation; I just wanted to hear what they had to say).

The interview went well. The position sounded great. When worried about their track record of laying off lots of people, one of the interviewing managers (there were four in the room) said, "I'll be honest with you: I can't guarantee you won't be laid-off in six months." Not very comforting, but this was a permanent position with full benefits.

To make a long story short: 5 phone interviews and 5 Brainbench exams later, I was offered a position three days ago. The offer was phenomenal; one I really couldn't turn down. I just feel that having this company on my resume would look more impressive than the company I'm at right now. Plus, if I survive the layoffs, then the opportunities for advancement are limitless.

So, I submitted my resignation today. Now, I have next week to relax (read: golf) and pack for our trip to Sweden, then I can return in mid-July to start my new job--and, hopefully, start a long, fulfilling career.

I sent an e-mail to all of the recruiters/headhunters I've been in contact with saying that I hope I don't have to speak to any of them for a long time.

I wish everyone the best of luck in their job search.

Cheers,
Lawrence

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