The Whacky World of Job Interviews.
“Meet the new Boss. Same as the old Boss.”– The Who.

Many are the days I feel pretty darn lucky. You see, I work as a technician in the technology sector, and I’m still employed. These days, that almost give me exalted status. I’ve been with my present employer for seven years now, and it all seems stable, at least for the moment. It could change, with little or no notice. I’m all too aware of that nasty little fact. But, I have not always been this fortunate. I have been laid off many times over the past twenty-five years, and for seventeen months, from June of ’91 until November of ‘92; I was totally out of work, along with many others. Basically, it sucked. Unemployment compensation barely covers the living expenses of even the lowest paid wage earners here in Massachusetts. It gets to a point where you begin to wonder if you are going to work again or not. Your unemployment compensation benefits run out, and you begin to look at things like retail store jobs with envy. Some people who find themselves out of work try to pursue dreams, such as starting their own business. If you think you can do it, emotionally and physically, I say more power to you, but try to be objective about it before taking the plunge. Some people change careers altogether. I once knew a man with the almighty Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, who became very fed up with the entire high tech game. He went into the hotel management field. He had the right personality for that line of work, so I would guess he’s happier, wherever life has taken him.

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