[NTLUG:Discuss] Local Job availability (was Re: OT (waaay OT): BitTorrent and TV shows

[Kevin Brannen]

Stephen Davidson wrote:

> "...Tech Sector being hit hard...."???
>
> Huh?  I have not been able to find an experienced Java Programmer 
> available for hire for the last 6 months.  Even the new people are 
> starting to find job, although with a lot more resistance than before 
> due to people being shy from the Dot.com burn.  As far as I know, tech 
> sector has completely recovered.


Depends on what a person is looking for.  Last time I had to look, about 
18-24 months ago, it was abysmal.  My current contract is about to come 
to an end and I can tell you that yes, things are much better; however, 
"completely recovered" seems a bit too far from what I've seen.  Well on 
the way to recovery seems reasonable to me. :-)  Also, from what I read, 
they say DFW had unemployment slightly over the national average.  I 
personally think that was because of all the telecom companies we had 
here.  Therefore, recovery will be a bit slower here in DFW too, or so 
logic would normally dictate.

I'm not asking for another artificial bubble like we had around 5 years 
ago.  As much as my checkbook would like that, I think it really hurt 
the industry overall.  But a little more growth would be good.  
Hopefully the new [budget] year will bring that in a month or two.

> If you guys are still having trouble finding me work, let me know, and 
> I will see what I can do to hook you up.  I have been asked for anyone 
> from Java Developer (not normally on this list, I know) up through 
> CIO, and everything in between.  (I think the CIO position still open, 
> btw, any takers?)
>
> You guys have helped me out with enough issues, I would be happy to 
> float names around.


I've got a lead I really like right now; the manager even said I had a 
"good interview" to a friend of mine who works there.  If that falls 
thru, I may take you up on that. :-)

Kevin

>
> Regards,
> Steve
>
> Chris Cox wrote:
> [snip]
>
>> Everyone has  opinions and yours are just as important as
>> Bryan (or anyone else who may have replied).... it's a forum.
>> With the tech sector being hit hard, we'll see a lot more
>
>
> ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^