It's been two weeks since Cameron was unemployed. I thought I would write a little about it. Cameron has applied for quite a few jobs and each day we try and find more jobs to apply for on-line. We have learned though that it is the worst way to look for jobs. I guess the only good way to find a job in this economy is through networking. So If you know anyone looking for a civil engineer with four years experience please refer Cameron to them.
He has been told he is over-qualified as well as under-qualified. Several people have told him they wished they could hire him. He has applied for government as well as private jobs. He has applied for jobs doing exactly what he was doing as well as other jobs that are very different from what he was doing.
We learned that one job Cameron applied for had 375 applicants. That means there are at least 375 engineers looking for work in the inland empire. That is crazy! We are looking for work anywhere in the west and have even thought about moving to New Zealand where there is a demand for civil engineers after the big earthquake.
We still have not received any word for the unemployment office. We are assuming we will get unemployment but I guess we will see. I guess that is another reason for having savings since it takes quite a few weeks for unemployment to kick in especially in California.
Cameron has managed to keep himself very busy applying for jobs and doing lots of service projects and other projects for friends and family. Hopefully sometime soon someone will want to hire him.
2 comments:
i'm sorry it's being hard to find work. we are keeping you in our prayers. new zealand! that could be really exciting! though i still want to see you here in ca. we'll have to figure out a date to come up and visit.
If you move to New Zealand, I want to come to. Maybe TOny can get a job there. I hear it is a nice place to raise a family.
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