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CH-CH-CH CHANGES...

I have not posted in a while... and so many things have changed! Our Governor is banging hookers, Billy Crystal suited up for the day as a NY Yankee, Obama's spiritual advisor is a crazy person, cranes are falling out of the NYC sky...and employers have pulled back on NEW HIRES and are ramping up for HIRING FREEZES and more TEMP/CONSULTING gigs! Generally, the 1st quarter is busy...with new jobs, lots of interviews, offers for 10-15K more than what my candidates had been earning...however, the market is moving as slowly as my grandma in a walker in the nursing home! Unfortunately, several interviews that began in January are still dragging on. Budget issues, executive travel schedules, "HEAD-COUNT", and political BS has caused a general slowing in the interview/hiring process. Candidates need to be aware that the number of new jobs has been reduced and the opportunity to DEMAND 10-15K more than what you are earning is fading. People who are serious about making a career