Blurgh - Sorry about the

Blurgh - Sorry about the light day yesterday. It'll probably be a bit light today too, although we'll see.

I'm at the stage of the job hunt that I hate the worst. The beginning is easy - there's noplace to go but up. And the end is is usually great - you get a job! But this part in the middle - where I"ve had some interviews I like with companies I'd love to work for, or for contracts I'd really like to take, and the interviews go well, but not perfectly (they never do), it's harder. There's anxiety - "I could have done that interview better", or "I dont' want to want this damn job this much". That's a tough one - wanting something leaves you open to incredible disappointment, all the moreso since my current financial situation is so relatively ugly. No, the middle stage of a job hunt is the worst because you actually have something to lose: Hope.

My experience says that's irrational - I interview pretty well, I should land something. But I haven't interviewed in such a crowded market since I've been in high-tech, even though my own field ("Human Factors") is pretty esoteric.

So your support is appreciated - not necessarily the tip jar (although I won't complain!) but your prayers (if you're so inclined) or thoughts as I set off on my eleventh interview in the past eight business days.

Good Sign? - Is it just me, or does F****dCompany.com seem to be carrying fewer stories of companies tanking these days?

Either there are many, many fewer companies to lose, or the economy's improving.

We'll get back to you on that.