Karen,
I keep hearing next quarter, then another one just slips by without'
much improvement. I am hearing many designers still without work,
but also seeing some find work quickly. I know of 3 that were recently
layed off in NJ and already found work so NJ seems to be picking
up, but as far as me in CT there ain't a whole lot of work to go around.
I have been somewhat busy over the past year but not exactly where
I'd like to be with it.

All I can say is this is the worst I have ever seen it, and I have been at
it
for quite some time!!! (even considering the 90's slump)

Good luck in your search.

Bob Wolfe, CID



----- Original Message -----
From: "Karen Anne Cardwell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 3:39 PM
Subject: [DC] Job opportunities for PCB Layout Designers


> I was layed off in September. I live in California.
>
> Because the outlook for finding a job has not been promising,
> I have returned to school and applied for retraining benefits
> through the EDD.
>
> However, I have been turned down, becasue according to the EDD,
> "There is an adequate labor market for your existing skills of
> Circuit Board Designer".
>
> I am planning to appeal the decision.
>
> What I need to know is:
>
> 1 - Do most designers know of atleast one or more designers
>     that are currently out of work?
>
> 2 - Of those that are out of work, have any of them lost their
>     jobs to design departments outside of the United States?
>
> 3 - Do you believe that there are currently less design
>     positions now than one year ago?
>     two years ago?
>     three years ago?
>
> Thanks for your help,
>
> Karen Anne Cardwell CID
> [log in to unmask]
>
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