Excelle

Jfells- Have no fear you are one of many that is having this issue. I was laid off in June and am still hunting for a job with 100,000 other people. It is tough right now however, I know that there are bigger things out there for me. When I would interview people I would tell them it would take an "act of God" to get me to leave this job. . . . . . .uh well it did  . . .God acted and I left that job : ) I was upset I loved my job however, I believe there are bigger and better things out there for me !

Keep your head up and know that eventually it will turn around. I did not do the unemployment thing (too much work). And for the job search  . . . .I'm still searching but may do some seasonal work until I land something permanent.

Good Luck ! Keep us Posted !

Sheesh!  My impatience is telling!  I was only given my job reduction notice two weeks ago, and am frustrated as all get out!  I'm not even, technically, unemployed.  (although I wouldn't exactly say that what the company gets out of me is 'work' at the moment.  My work day consists of searching for jobs, calling my networking people, and essentially scaring the heck outta myself about what's going to happen if I don't find a job FAST! (Just did a massive bunch of home repairs that took a chunk of my savings, and a week later, I get the notice that they eliminated my position.  Oh, that was timing!)

I think 'fast' and 'new job' won't be together in my sentences any time soon, though.

Don't feel bad. There are MANY of us in the same boat. I was transferred from a branch I loved to another state to help with a takeover project. Once I got the company the contract, my new manager decided to let me go WITHOUT notice. Just ab out of the blue "do not come back Monday". That was back in January 2008. I have been to numerous interviews but I keep hearing "you're over qualified". I keep telling my interviewers that if I thought the job was beneath me I would NOT have applied. I managed to get a job working for a cruise line in their telecommunications center. I was also asked "not to return on Monday" just two weeks after I  started since the job was commission based.

I just keep on trying and hoping something eventually happens.

GOOD LUCK TO US ALL

Has anyone here ever applied or thought about applying for a government job? I heard that there is some sort of test you need to pay for and fill out. I'm considering doing that.

I am in a very similar position.  I live in Sacramento, CA and there just aren't enough job openings, but don't let that stop you.  You should continue to look and apply for jobs.  Learn about the company and the position simply be reading their websites as a way to learn about the businesses in your area and the latest skills requirements.  Continue to fine-tune your resume and coverletter.  And lastly, network even if it is online networking.   My time now is also focused on finishing school on-line at UOP and being the best parent ever.   Things will turn around, it will just take time.