Well, I'm a statistic as of today. Layoffs. Anyone need a software trainer?

[CurtEastPoint]

Seriously!

I left on good terms but the economy...blah blah. They let go about ~100 or so... large law firm of 2000 people. Including some attorneys.

Wish me luck!

[FSogol]

1. Good luck. Did you get any kind of severance? n/t

[CurtEastPoint]

5. Yes, 3 mos full pay and 9 mos of COBRA at 40% of normal rate. n/t

[Warpy]

2. There's a bloodbath at law firms right now

and for every six or seven figure lawyer getting pink slipped there are probably ten five figure support people getting the axe.

I know it's mighty cold comfort, but you've got plenty of company.

[TBF]

7. Very true. My spouse's firm has laid off staff but few attorneys. Now they

sit around trying to figure out how to get their calls and keep their computers working. It's a mess. My spouse, to his credit, keeps saying "why don't they just lower our (attorneys) salaries a little" so everyone can keep working? Why not, indeed.

[terisan]

3. Are you trying public health-stimulus has $ for computerization. There may be

opportunities with private contractors as well as state govt.

State govt s may be in process of developing job descriptions.

Find the right person to ask in federal and state govt s about what may be coming down (not always easy to find right person).

[CurtEastPoint]

6. Excellent suggestion! Thank you! n/t

[BonnieJW]

8. Lots of stuff going on with the census too.

I think they'll need IT people in every state.

[Joanne98]

4. Good luck

[Larkspur]

9. I became an statistic in November last year

I still haven't found a job and the few I sent resumes too either found another candidate or the companies decided not to fill the position at this time.

I am using the time right now to upgrade my mainframe technical skills with web based ones.