Equality

[Draco1958]

this is a very tough place to get work.  this is true.

nonetheless - I've had 4 jobs in MI over the past year and a half, and each time I left for greener ($$$) pastures till I hit my goal of 50K, which is technically repsectable but in reality does not afford one much. 

I'm also starting my own business this month with my wife, the goal being indipendence so that I the economy and my employers potential issues do not directly afect me.  Plus I'm 39......I just feel like if I'm going to do my own thing its now or never.

The point I was trying to make with the job thing is however - that every job I've ever gotten, I got myself.  I never answered an ad or was contacted because of resume submittals.  Instead I went thru the yellow pages calling companies and then researched companies online that seemed to have something in common with my skillsets.  The I started various wars of attrition with company fax machines and voicemails.  you'd be suprised how often you can set up an interview that way. 

you've got to push yoruself out of the box to stand out of the crowd, regardless of the odds.

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You always seem to know what to say and it always seems to come from insight and observation not just a random idea. This is part of the reason I respect you and your opinions Steven. This is so true, one has to stand out from the rest in a positive way, make the employer want to hire you because hiring you will be a positive addition to the work force he has.

easy now johnny.....this is a classy lady we're talkin about here......

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You know I have to be a little naughty now and then.