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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry for your situation. 
Unfortunately, this attitude on the part of prospective employers seems pervasive these days.

My DH (biomedical research) has been looking for over a year. 
His interviews go well, the research centers (NIH contractors, hospitals, universities etc) take their time, fail to respond, and answer vaguely when he contacts them.

We know for a fact that nearly every position he has applied to over the past year HAS NOT BEEN FILLED. 
???

DH thinks that due to the lengthy recession, research funds are tight, applicants numerous, therefore employers take their time to pick a candidate.

It's emotionally draining, to say nothing of financial fallout, lack of health insurance, etc.

Wishing you the best of luck. [/quote]

Thank you for posting this PP. I am wondering if these two employers are waiting until this financial cliff thing is over?? Or maybe for the start of the new year? I know the recession has everyone jittery and tentative. I'm sure they will fill these jobs, and I'm pretty sure they have not filled them yet (they would have rejected me, right?). I am so over my job and so want one of these jobs that it is a huge strain, so thanks for the empathy!

I was supposed to hear "definitely" by today, and not a word! I left a voicemail for the man who promised me this "definite" decision, and have not heard back!!!

What are they waiting for??? I work for a large corporation with an efficient hiring process. When we decide to hire someone, it takes about four to six weeks from the first interview to the decision, never longer than that. It's crazy to wait for months, especially when things went so well.

The only other thing I can think of is that there are so many great people out of work that the companies/universities don't have to worry they will lose someone extra special because there are always a few extra special people lined up just behind that one (me, maybe?)

grrrrrr [/quote]

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