[nylug-talk] certs and such

[alex@pilosoft.com]

On Tue, 3 Oct 2006, Ron Guerin wrote:

> Ron Guerin wrote:
> 
> > You're trying to get hired.
> 
> One more thought on this issue.  The bubble-era is over, and nothing
> like it likely to debut in your working-years.
> 
> That said, you can hardly look around our little NYLUG world without
> seeing headhunters.  They're all over us lately (this year to date)  
> The reason why is simple... too many unfilled jobs, not enough people
> that want those jobs.  The Robert Half people we met last week have 3
> jobs they can't fill.  Google's still trying to fill their positions.
> 
> Are the companies involved being too picky?  Perhaps.  But all signs are
> that this is a seller's market, which is good for you, because in this
> case, you're the seller.
I think now its neither seller nor buyer's market. It is finally balanced 
- there are unfilled positions that last for awhile, however, salaries are 
*not* increasing, and companies are willing to wait for the good employees 
who will accept not-very-large salary. 

I think this is good news, in general. :)

-alex