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Offline JesseVader08

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Testing the Job Market
« on: July 31, 2009, 01:21 AM »
Today was a big day for me - I told my boss to take this job and shove it.  I know some people are fighting to find jobs, but I decided I was going to take a chance and get out of a very bad working environment.  Wish me luck!  :D

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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #1 on: July 31, 2009, 09:45 AM »
You're gonna need it...
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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #2 on: July 31, 2009, 10:12 AM »
Good Luck!
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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #3 on: July 31, 2009, 10:15 AM »
Good Luck Jesse
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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2009, 10:52 AM »
Whoa...Good luck there!  I've actually been wanting to do the same thing, but not with this economy.
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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2009, 09:31 PM »
That takes some guts.  Good luck.  But people are still getting jobs and hiring, so there are opps.

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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2009, 09:42 PM »
Good luck. My company is looking at more layoffs, so I'm considering getting out of there myself.
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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2009, 09:54 PM »
Thanks guys!  Anyone else crazy enough to try the same thing?

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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #8 on: August 1, 2009, 12:12 AM »
Not right now.  I've been scanning the job market in my industry, but not a whole lot of companies are hiring.  I go by a tried and true axion:  it's always easier to find a job when you have a job.
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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #9 on: August 1, 2009, 12:59 AM »
Thanks guys!  Anyone else crazy enough to try the same thing?


I just graduated college into this job market... does that count? :P
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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #10 on: August 1, 2009, 01:16 AM »
Thanks guys!  Anyone else crazy enough to try the same thing?

I've done it before but I don't know if I'd do it now with the way things are going. 

Out of curiosity, what business are you in?

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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #11 on: August 1, 2009, 11:27 AM »
I go by a tried and true axion:  it's always easier to find a job when you have a job.

So very true.  I'm definitely going against my usual plan this time.

Out of curiosity, what business are you in?

I'm a pharmacist.  Fortunately for me, it's an area that's actually growing still - I guess there will always be sick people, right?


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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #12 on: August 1, 2009, 11:47 AM »
I gotta say, that's quite the bold step in a recession. In any case, I wish you the best of luck in getting a job that better suits your needs. (And hopefully you get one in a timely manner as well)

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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #13 on: August 1, 2009, 02:26 PM »
Out of curiosity, what business are you in?

I'm a pharmacist.  Fortunately for me, it's an area that's actually growing still - I guess there will always be sick people, right?

Oh, yeah.  You're probably going to step right into a new job somewhere if you want.  Between local and chain pharmacies and hospitals, I'm sure you'll find something.

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Re: Testing the Job Market
« Reply #14 on: August 1, 2009, 07:02 PM »
Yeah, I don't think Jesse should have a hard time finding a new place to peddle/deal drugs. Best of luck on the hunt Jesse.  :)