3/9 What's peoples' general view of the economic situation in California
right now, specifically regarding the technology/job market? This
seems like an interesting place to ask (lots of people with academic
backgrounds working in the industry). I'm curious because we're
generally considered to be about 6 months behind the US cyclically,
and I'm interested in getting an idea of how people feel about the
economy right now. Bottomed out? Getting worse/better? -John
\_ If we start dropping bombs, we'll head for a bottom. within
a quarter or so, we'll reach that bottom.
\_ nonsense. the economy is waiting for the war to be over before
anyone is willing to spend money on anything. business hates
uncertainty.
\_ I started job search maybe 3 weeks ago. Things are still 'bad',
but nowhere near as bad as they were 6-9 months ago when other
friends of mine were looking. -dans
\_ ditto here
\_ California economy will be in the toilet until Bush
is out of office.
\_ California economy is in the toilet as long as Davis is in
office.
\_ 1998-2000? Seemed pretty good to me.
\_ Hello? It was based on VC money and lies.
\_ I think the Bay Area is still in aweful shape. Of the unsolicited
resumes that I sent out, they all got suck into the blackholes; no
responses.
\_ maybe your resume sucks?
\_ There's still room to drop before going back up. Lots of problems
still with housing costs and lower wage nonprofessionals plus the
VCs aren't gonna get over their bubble anxiety attack. If the war
goes as predicted, the Bay Area won't see a return to 1996 levels
for at least five years. That would get us back to a hopeful,
preboom happiness. Good jobs, but no widespread boom. |
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