Since losing my job with Sternberg, my job search efforts which were already underway have picked up significantly. I have applied for many positions, with many different companies.
I’ve gotten several interviews, but not much more than that.
I had an interesting interview with Smithville Telephone Company (our telephone and DSL provider). It was for a DSL support technician. I thought the interview went well, and was told that I would be informed of a decision either way by “early” this week. I’m still waiting…..
I had an inproptu interview at IU, in my wifes’ old stomping ground. Interestingly enough the department I interviewed with is “somewhat” of a competitor for students with her new department. It went great! It’s the best interview I’ve had in a long time. In a joking manner, the director of the department actually told me I should just stay at home since my wife’s a “big shot now.” The job is perfect for me, as it’s mainly scanning transcripts and admission applications for the department. I’m everything but an expert in that department, with my business experience, and the scanning I did for Baxter, I should be a shoe in. We’ll see I guess.
Today I applied for jobs with Cook Pharmica and Whitestone. I had to take a 6 hour test from hell just to apply to Cook Pharmica.
I still don’t know what I’m looking for exactly though. The job market in this area is pretty bad right now. So bad that in the end, I will probably be looking at least a 20% pay cut, if not more. That’s just to get a job, not a job I want or desire.
We’ll figure things out, dear. We always do. I’m so happy to see you searching so hard. I love you!