Month: November 2008

View full image on flickr I put my Christmas tree up this afternoon. It actually looks pretty decent. I have a random assortment of ornaments on it. Some from my Godmother and others that I’ve bought or received as gifts from others. I think this is the last year for this configuration. I need to … Continue Reading

I’m really getting sick of all of the “bailout” talk. First it was the banks and financial institutions, and now it’s the auto industry. I understand that there is some legitimate need for bailing those entities out in some fashion … but $700 billion dollars? If they’re already in so much trouble, how the hell … Continue Reading

I had almost completely lost hope that I would be able to stay here in Fargo. Finding positions to apply for that don’t involve .NET is nearly impossible. I am waiting to hear from a company in Moorhead that I sent my resume to. They aren’t interviewing until December … and I’m not sure what … Continue Reading

I have come to a realization … If I want to keep working as a web programmer (and I DO), then I am going to need to move out of the Fargo area. I don’t like this one bit, but there really isn’t anything I can do. I’ve exhausted almost all of the opportunities out … Continue Reading

When you’re looking for a job, there are 2 things that are pretty important – your education and your experience. But which of the two carries more weight? I suppose it depends on the employer. In my opinion, experience is more important. It shows that you can actually implement what you’ve learned. But then again, … Continue Reading

I think I realized today how I’ve been feeling since I was laid off a month ago. I feel like my life has been put on hold. Before this all happened, I felt like I had all my ducks in a row. I was doing good financially, for the first time in my life really. … Continue Reading

I need some help from you, faithful readers (I know there’s at least one of you out there … LOL). I need some inspiration. You see, over the past month, I’ve determined that I’m more happy during the day if I’m coding. When I was putting up my resume website and working on the redesign … Continue Reading

I’ve been meaning to put up a post on my job search for the past week or so. I’m finally getting around to doing it. So far, I’ve applied for 7 actual positions and sent my resume to 2 other companies that don’t currently have openings but are always accepting them. I have gone on … Continue Reading

My birthday is next Friday. I had big ideas to go out for supper and to the bar with some friends. But then October 11th happened. That definitely knocked all the wind out of my sails. There are so many unknowns right now. When will I get another job? When will I get another paycheck? … Continue Reading