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From: Robin Davidson <robin -at- robinsdesigns -dot- net>
To: Wade Courtney <wade -dot- courtney -at- gmail -dot- com>
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:50:37 -0500

http://pittsburghskyline.com/ has some good photos of Pittsburgh. Clicking Random Photos will get you results without having to come up with keywords for the search page.

Robin

On 12/19/12 2:43 PM, Wade Courtney wrote:

Not really outside of my window, but photos of San Diego.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elpicoso/collections/72157624337753794/

Wade

On Wed, Dec 19, 2012 at 11:18 AM, Alec Chakenov <alec -dot- chakenov -at- gmail -dot- com>wrote:

I see... I'm not sure that I'll ever have a chance to visit the U.S., so,
that would be great if you could post online some photos taken out of your
window :)

2012/12/20 Kat Kuvinka <katkuvinka -at- hotmail -dot- com>

Forgive me for not knowing my audience! Yes Alec, in many areas of the
US, tech jobs have been lean for long, too long...

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Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:32:33 +0600
Subject: Re: Back again.... looking...
From: alec -dot- chakenov -at- gmail -dot- com
To: katkuvinka -at- hotmail -dot- com
CC: tonyc -at- tonychung -dot- ca; wade -dot- courtney -at- gmail -dot- com;
techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com

What is currently happening "in this economy" that you are writing about?
Tough times? (I'm slightly in the opposite part of the globe, where
everything is stable, although a bit cold.)

2012/12/20 Kat Kuvinka <katkuvinka -at- hotmail -dot- com>

geez Tony, we are going to call you Tony Robbins 8^)

After my last job ended I stressed about what to say to the point I could
not sleep at night. And although some recruiters asked me what happened, no
actual prospective employer ever did. Not sure if i was lucky, or in this
economy people assume you were laid off.

Kathee

On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Wade Courtney wrote:

So, what do you say to a prospective employer when they ask why you

were

let go?

The toughest questions are always around leaving: why did you leave, why
are you leaving, or why were you let go? Your answer shows how well you
know yourself, your passions and goals, your ability to read the
environment and culture, and ultimately whether you'll be a good fit

with

the interviewing organization.

It doesn't pay to lie or editorialize your reason. You could sell

yourself

to a company so well that they hire you. Only then you find the job

isn't

the right fit.

In Robert's case, he was told he didn't fit in with the strategic goals

of

the company. Did they mean that he specialized in an area that the

company

no longer required? Were they unsure of his ability to adapt to change,
learn new skills, or whatever would suit the bew world order? Great!

That

means he has a specialty, and if he markets it well, he could find work
that he could be more passionate about.

Did the company mean that they had different staffing ideas, such as
wanting to hire friends or relatives? Then Robert is good to be out of

that

company, who would trade professionalism and experience for

preservation of

the family line. Even if the company kept both members on staff, the

odds

of Robert winning an argument that involved the family member are slim.

Or did the company mean they didn't feel confident that Robert could do

the

job they wanted him to do? In this case, it pays to learn new skills and
techniques, throw together a portfolio, and sell the departure as a
learning experience. Employers love stories of how their competition

sent a

good candidate to the streets, only to find him rise like Phoenix from

the

ashes, bigger, better, and bolder than ever.

Whatever the reasons for departure, there is no excuse to let that

reason

affect your job hunt. If you're willing, you can learn so much about
yourself and the work you were called to do. Arm yourself with that
knowledge and find new work that fuels your passion.

-Tony
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