Comments on: A Tale of Two Generation X’ers

By: Dave Sohigian

Dave Sohigian — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:30:41 +0000

@Stephanie,

Yes, it is a crazy time, but a great time to look for new opportunities. I say that because it is good to not have a choice about making a new choice. Most people have trouble making real changes in their lives. This crisis is forcing one for many and you can see that as an opportunity or a burden.

Like your site as well!

Dave

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 23:24:03 +0000

I see bits of myself in both you and your brother. I turned 40 last year and (gulp) middle age looks to be an interesting time in my life – for me, my kids, my husband and also my parents.

This economic crisis finally hit me after 15 years of stable employment (I’m a lawyer), and its time to get creative.

Wishing you the best, Stephanie

By: Dave Sohigian

Dave Sohigian — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:51:19 +0000

@Jenny – Thanks! Life is about more than money, and times like this remind me of that.

Dave

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:23:25 +0000

Good luck in weathering this nasty recession.

I enjoyed your webinar on the generations.

By: Alexis Bertauche

Alexis Bertauche — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:38:34 +0000

You wouldn’t be Gen X without constantly switching between jobs regardless
if it was your choice or not. I am not sure how I would feel being at a place for
10 years. Even at my last two companies I changed roles and titles every 6
months or so, always wondering when my number would come up. I have no
trust in employers being honest anymore!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:09:40 +0000

I am a genXer too. About.com picked 3 websites where job seekers got the best results -

http://www.linkedin.com (networking for professionals)
http://www.indeed.com (aggregated listings)
http://www.realmatch.com (matches you to the perfect job)

Good luck to all those looking.