Victim of the economy

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

Duane,

Although you seem very passionate in your convictions about staying on with this company. Do not sell yourself short. Noone works for free!!! If you are fortunate to get the interview and the job, it is because you were the best person for the job...not because you will work the first 30 days for $ 0.01. Leaving family behind for 3 days is, alone, worth a hell of lot more than $ 0.01. Good luck!!

I was in a similar situation last year (was laid off on Halloween). You're worth a hell of a lot more than that...everyone should know that. Prove to them that you can provide what they need to turn them around, not that you're willing to work for nothing. There are tons of people out there who are willing to work for less just to have employment. Ask for more and back it up with past performance and follow through with it. In my experience, it will demand more attention than groveling for a chance. I ended up with 20% raise after my layoff last fall.

Bust your ass and there are always people willing to pay you for your services.