Update on Slowhand's Job Search

We've been seeing a lot of threads lately of people finding work and landing jobs that they like. So, I figured I'd give everyone an update of how my search is going and how my interviews have gone so far:

You have no idea how much I wish this comic didn't hit so close to home.

I'm still at it, but it's been an uphill climb. It was bad luck that I lost my job just before the economy took a nose-dive. Hopefully, I'll have better news to report in the coming days/weeks. The same goes for all the rest of you looking for work, or even searching for something better than what you've got. Good luck to us all!

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sprkymrk

Good luck Slowhand.

bertieb

Yeah, good luck Slowhand, sure you'll get a good role soon and not end up having to bury a janitor

Glad to see your sense of humour is still the same!

amp2030

Good luck mate!!

Wasn't there a certification that covered janitor burials? Shovel+ or something... I don't see it in your acronym soup

the_Grinch

I feel your pain slowhand! I thought I had a job locked for after I graduated, but got the sad news I was no longer considered for it. So now I have pumped out a bunch of resumes to various places and just waiting to hear back. I'm lucky in that my parents know a lot of people and I have been able to pass resumes to those higher on the food chain. As the old saying goes "It's not what you know, but who you know!" Good luck!

darkerosxx

AND "It's not who you know, it's who knows you."

networker050184

Good luck on the search!

Ahriakin

I think we've all been there, and it's crappy but it will end. The downs just give you time to get ready to climb again.

cisco_trooper

Sorry to hear about your unemployment, I did not realize your situation. Hopefully you'll land something soon, smart people always do. In the meantime, take advantage of the extra time you have and bang out some nice certifications....and don't forget to take sometime for yourself and do things you enjoy. Doing some things you enjoy will keep you from going insane...

Slowhand

And for my 3000th post, I am happy to annouce that I am no longer just a random vagrant anymore.

I have a job as of last week, working for a video game company. It's been a long time coming, but I think this is going to be a very good thing. They're willing to work with me on classes and scheduling, it's a very laid-back place, and I get to work with an old buddy as one of two sysadmins. Basically, he and I run the show. . . which is both very good and very bad.

In any case, I figured I'd give another update. Yay, I finally have a job! Oh, god. I have to go to work. . .

networker050184

Congrats man!

A job is one of those necessary evils unfortunately.

shednik

About time slacker!! haha jk congrats slowhand!!

the_Grinch

Congrats bro!

mikej412

Slowhand wrote:

I am no longer just a random vagrant anymore.

Congratulations!

Hey -- that gives you something to be thankful for tomorrow! Plus it's a reason to drink beer!

dynamik

mikej412 wrote:

Plus it's a reason to drink beer!

Especially now that you can afford it!

Congratulations!

mamono

Congratulations! That's awesome news!!!

undomiel

Congratulations! Glad to hear you're back in the game. Hope the break wasn't too hard on the pocket book.

jamesp1983

congratulations man!!

zen master

That was quick! I figured with your qualifications you wouldn't last long on the breadline before some lucky company snatched you up.

nel

COngrats man!

im really please for you slowhand. well deserved!

NetAdmin2436

Congrats! It sounds like your holidays are going to be that much sweeter.

I'll be sure to PM you my Christmas list so you can buy me presents with your extra cash.

ITdude

Cool!!! Sounds like it should be a neat place to work. Enjoy the turkey feast!

amp2030

Slowhand wrote:

And for my 3000th post, I am happy to annouce that I am no longer just a random vagrant anymore. I have a job as of last week, working for a video game company. It's been a long time coming, but I think this is going to be a very good thing. They're willing to work with me on classes and scheduling, it's a very laid-back place, and I get to work with an old buddy as one of two sysadmins. Basically, he and I run the show. . . which is both very good and very bad.

In any case, I figured I'd give another update. Yay, I finally have a job! Oh, god. I have to go to work. . .

CONGRATS MATE!!! :P Sounds like a fun job. Keep us posted!

royal

Congrats!

laidbackfreak