I have been at my current job for 14 months, before that I was laid off for 6 months. I got the interview for my job through a family member and have been happy at the job. Though long term I make less than what I think I am worth and would like to be working in WI (Live in Kenosha, commute to Northbrook, IL) to think I will be here permanently, but I need the work and hate being jobless (I need that day to day activity). Before I got the job, I was going to networking groups to be around other job seekers, possibly find someone who had connections at places I was applying, that didn't happen for me because I only went for about 3 weeks, but I plan on using these resources in the future should I be in that position again. The groups I went through were: Workforce Development - Washington County - Under the calender you can see the event for "Networking". I found out about when I went there one day. Lumen Christi Employment Network - No link but if interested, I can provide the email for one of the leaders, I still get the roster email with alumni and current position seekers. This group meets in Mequon, at least when I went. There was even an off-shoot mini-group for technical/engineering types like myself. 40+ of Southeastern WI - Went once, had a presentation from a recruiter that gave a lot of insight on what it's like from their side of the desk.
