Status Report - We take

Status Report - We take a break from our usual politics and current events to talk about me.

I had nine - count 'em, nine - job interviews last week. Most were with headhunters - they wanted to meet me before they started sending resumes around. Most of them had some opportunities in the hopper.

This is actually a good sign for the economy; my job (software designer, AKA "Human Factors Engineer", "Information Architect", "Business Analyst" or "User Interaction Designer") is something people need done at the beginning of a project. This means that companies are actually thinking about starting projects - much of it work deferred from last year, but it's still work. Barring any catastrophes, I think it's a sign that the economy's picking up. It's certainly a sign that my economy is showing promise after a one-week-and-counting depression.

Next week - interview at one Fortune 500, possible interview at a second, and an opportunity to start at yet another...

...for a two month gig as a technical writer. Now, with apologies to all of you techwhirlies who read this column, Aaaaagh. I spent four years trying to get out of tech writing into what I"m doing now!

But that's the end of my whining about it - one job in the hand is worth two in the bush, especially when most of the things I've been interviewing for probably won't start for another...wait for it...wait...two months.

Well, it certainly could be worse!

And thanks to those who've responded to my none-too-subtle redirection to my tip jar. Again, all funds received will go toward keeping "Shot in the Dark" online.