Today I went and interviewed at a temp/placement agency that only works with architects and designers. I had to fill out a bunch of paperwork and go in for this "interview" just to be added to their file in case jobs come in. The man pretty much told me that he has been doing his job (placing architects and designers in jobs) for 25 years and he has never seen a downturn as bad, as long, or as deep as this one in our industry. Great. He also told me that 2009 was bad and that they don't anticipate that 2010 will be any better for our industry. Great. Nothing I haven't heard I guess. I am just ready to get back to work, whatever kind of work that may be.
So, at least I will be in in their system now and if something does come up I could get chosen for a project specific temp job or something. I also sent my resume in for a showroom manager job the other day. I am really hoping that they call me about that one, its the only glimmer of hope I have at the moment.
Also, a friend sent me this article today. I thought it was pretty good. Maybe I need to think of something that I can do to "reinvent" myself? I feel like I already did that with my career switch to interior design though, so maybe that's why I am so hesitant to figure out the next best thing that I can do. I JUST WANT TO WORK AGAIN (preferably doing something semi related to my field)!!
Enjoy the article, I thought it was interesting...
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/21/garden/21architects.html?em
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