Job Insecurity
I’ve been working at Broadcom for over two years now as a contractor. They’ve kept me around with no sign of being converted to permanent employee in sight. With the recent economic downturn, even a contract renewal is doubtful. Last week there was a 3% layoff and I saw some of my friends (contractors) leave. I got lucky, but my contract is up for renewal in a month. With that uncertainty of keeping a contracting job, let alone be converted to permanent has got me looking elsewhere for work. I’ve been bored to tears there anyway
Looking to secure myself with a permanent job I been applying and sending out resumes occasionally . Last summer I had a test and interview with the city of Los Angeles, but nothing came of that. I had not much luck since until this week. I sent a resume to Sony Imageworks, they sent me a Linux/scripting test that I finished up and they had me in for an interview on Thursday. Working there would be a dream, but I don’t feel I did that well on the interview so I don’t have high hopes. My Linux and scripting skills are not that strong, considering for the last two years I’ve been doing mundane testing work. I get the feeling they are looking for someone more Linux savvy and more experienced. I also don’t think I answered some of the questions the best way. Crossing my fingers nonetheless.