Victim of the economy

[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.