Victim of the economy

[AAlmeter]

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.

[longknocker]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

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.

Best of luck, Brother!

[awsmith4]

I actually like that strategy, being a victim of cuts last fall I know how hard it is to land something new so a creative approach may be the best solution. You are not working for free if it lands you a great job.

Good luck and my prayers will be with you

[SeanGAR]

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

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.

This is great advice.

You're better off showing them why you're the best person for the position based on your qualifications and past performance with the company than anything else.

Best of luck .. I know this is not easy. Hopefully, you'll be like AA and be better off afterward.

[e-man67]

When I graduated with my IT degree the bubble had burst. The only thing I had were a few degrees but no work experience in the field. I was told to volunteer that maybe that would help...only problem is noone would take me up on it. You are more likely to get contract work so go hire a headhunter or go to a temp service and you will get a job. Get that interview and sell yourself! Be persistant and good luck!