[asterisk-biz] How to live in this world without job

[Andrew Kohlsmith (lists)]

On November 11, 2008 10:08:49 am Steve Totaro wrote:
> Sorry, they do have a purpose, and some are very fair, but having gone
> through them many times over the years, I conclude they are mostly
> comparable to a tick, leech, or worst case, a tape worm.

This is an unfair stereotype.  I have had the pleasure of working with a few 
headhunters who have placed me where I would have never been able to find 
work on my own.  Not because I'm incompetent, but rather because 
their "reach" is so much wider than mine. Yes, their cut is very high in my 
opinion, but I am by and large very happy to work with them.

I find that if you take the time to establish a good working relationship with 
them, and if you establish clear expectations and can demonstrate your 
capabilities, you end up with an excellent resource for finding varied and 
challenging work.

Remember you can always turn down their offers, but why would you write off 
the entire industry? I am happy to work in a dozen industries rather than 
just one.

-A.