I'm Expensive

Not having a lot of luck LANDING a job. I'm having luck being contacted about jobs and interviewing but as soon as they know my current rate and past salary they seem to run for the hills.....and I don't even make that much. I mean, I make a decent living....probably better than a lot of people. But for what I do and the sense of urgency in which I work AND how I save companies a lot of money not having to use a lot of staffing firms and/or job postings, I think I'm paid fairly.

But I guess the recruiting market has dropped...quite a bit. I'm overqualified and I'm not even that old. I'm old...but not THAT old.

I had a great phone interview yesterday. It was with a former co-worker of mine. I REALLY want this job. He said he REALLY thinks I'd be great BUT he's having a hard time trying to justify the numbers. Ugh. I'm going to lose out because I make too much money. Now....flex, you say? Well...I would....but I can't flex too much because I won't be getting benefits and I still have a mortgage and a car lease and many other bills....and a lot of people in my industry make more money than me with less experience. How much does one decrease their value to work? I don't know the answer to that.

I've seen the job market pick up quite a bit. But I think for what I do it's picking up and reverting back to 1999/2000.

I have another phone interview today. I am praying that it goes well. Pray for me that it goes well. I'm good at what I do and really shouldn't be unemployed. I don't mind working. I don't mind it at all. I like adding value to a company. But I'm worried...worried because my last day is Tuesday and I truly don't have anything lined up and it's the holidays. So.....2010 had better be MY year. I need it.

Tonight I will sing along to Barry because I can't smile without you.....you or a job!

HIRE ME!