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  1. November 13th, 2003, 01:49 PM #1
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    Another victim of the economy...

    Chalk up another victim to the screwed up economy. Or about 60 people in my case. Just found out yesterday that all the people with my company on the biggest account the company I work for has, are getting the axe as of 12/31/03. Merry Xmas!!! The thought of being unemployed is frightening. Although, I'm looking. Anyone have any idea how the IT job market is right now?
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  2. November 13th, 2003, 01:53 PM #2
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    Damn dude, that sucks.

    As ffar as the outlook, well, it can't be any worse then it has been.
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  3. November 13th, 2003, 01:53 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chosen One
    Chalk up another victim to the screwed up economy. Or about 60 people in my case. Just found out yesterday that all the people with my company on the biggest account the company I work for has, are getting the axe as of 12/31/03. Merry Xmas!!! The thought of being unemployed is frightening. Although, I'm looking. Anyone have any idea how the IT job market is right now?
    What a bummer.
    Are you sticking to just Chicago?
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  4. November 13th, 2003, 02:30 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by TripleRLtd
    What a bummer.
    Are you sticking to just Chicago?

    Yeah, I'm sticking to the Chicago area. Don't want to leave the area. On top of that, even if I did, I'm tied to my lease at the moment.

    On the bright side of things...
    I have been looking for the last 6 months. I'd throw about 2-4 resumes out there a month. Didn't hear from any except one. I had that interview this past Tuesday. Oddly enough, the day before we all got the news about our jobs. Maybe it's a sign. But I don't want to hold my breath because of one interview. So I'll keep looking...
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  5. November 13th, 2003, 02:37 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chosen One
    Yeah, I'm sticking to the Chicago area. Don't want to leave the area. On top of that, even if I did, I'm tied to my lease at the moment.

    On the bright side of things...
    I have been looking for the last 6 months. I'd throw about 2-4 resumes out there a month. Didn't hear from any except one. I had that interview this past Tuesday. Oddly enough, the day before we all got the news about our jobs. Maybe it's a sign. But I don't want to hold my breath because of one interview. So I'll keep looking...

    There's got to be other Chicagoland peeps in here, so let's hope to hear from them.
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  6. November 13th, 2003, 03:49 PM #6
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    at least they are keeping till after christmas, I have known people laid off the week before, with no money at all.

    Good luck on the hunt for a new opportunity!
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  7. November 13th, 2003, 04:31 PM #7
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    job outlook

    Sorry to hear about you being laid off. My husband was laid off Jan 2, 2003. Then the outlook didn't look so hot, but he found something about 1 1/2 months later. The outlook is a lot better than 6 months ago or even 2 years ago when all this insanity happened. Hang in there.
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  8. November 13th, 2003, 06:00 PM #8
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    Hey Cleet,

    Maybe WD's will give you a job. You can have NooNoo's job when she doesn't want it anymore....
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  9. November 13th, 2003, 08:30 PM #9
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    Im In Chicagoland area western burbs,, approx 40 mins as the crow flys,, out this way,, Most of the local villagies/cities are looking for Net admins, looking in the local paper,, Aurora is offering 23 bucks an hr,, several others listed also,, but no mention of moneys.
    Lotta the schools,, Highschools ect are also looking for hot shot ITs,,, Appears the demands getting way better out this way keyword: Appears lol
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  10. November 14th, 2003, 04:51 PM #10
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    Well, I sent out several resumes yesterday. I have a phone interview in about 10 min. Things may be looking up. Maybe I was worrying over nothing. Wish me luck!
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  11. November 14th, 2003, 04:55 PM #11
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    Good luck, dude. I'm luckily in no danger of being laid off, but that's prolly because I'm so damn underpaid. Kinda looking to upgrade, though.

    Just curious, what are your qualifications (certs, ed. and the like)?
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  12. November 15th, 2003, 12:29 AM #12
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    Boy does that royally suck! Good luck in the job hunt. The IT job market is really harsh in most areas because there are so many of us unemployed looking for work. Be on the lookout for other jobs that might suit you for the time being. Being employed working a non IT job while looking for an IT job, is much better than unemployed looking for an IT job.
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  13. November 17th, 2003, 08:00 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jediab
    Boy does that royally suck! Good luck in the job hunt. The IT job market is really harsh in most areas because there are so many of us unemployed looking for work. Be on the lookout for other jobs that might suit you for the time being. Being employed working a non IT job while looking for an IT job, is much better than unemployed looking for an IT job.
    That's keen insight.

    I've been looking for a job since February 2003 now, and should have taken anything else meanwhile, but wanted to hang in there until something IT-oriented came along...

    Now my unemployment insurance has run out, and although I have 4-5 IT job prospects in the coming days, some of which very interesting, I'll have to find something to get food on the table until then.

    Hopefully you'll find something quickly.
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