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[quote=Anonymous]Please, PP. Tell me, what do you mean by "get creative"?

I've networked in the greater DC area and used all my East Coast contacts. Everyone has been nice, several people have recommended me for jobs, most of the jobs are below my current level or in a related field for which I have excellent skills but no direct experience. I had a lot of interviews and was a finalist for one position, but in the end, someone else got the job. I'm still waiting for two jobs at universities, but they can take six months or so to get approved, and I don't know if I'll be employed that long.

I do look young for 51, but I don't dye my hair because it's very dark brown, and dark hair dyes are linked to lymphoma. My hair is salt and pepper now, which I know makes me look older. I'll dye it if necessary.

I'm not in sales. But the company made a miscalculation (people above me), so the project I was brought out here to work on has turned out to be huge disappointment. Sales in other parts of the company are down due to the still sluggish economy.

I was told that in networking, you only get to ask once. A lot of people have been very helpful to me, so I don't feel I can go back to them. I've seen postings for jobs that sound interesting, but at my level, I don't think anyone is going to look at my resume if it comes in without the recommendation of someone they know.

I really feel stuck. I'm still networking, but it's gotten to the point that people are recommending that I talk to people I already met with.

BTW, I was dreading going to work today. So far, I'm still employed, but the day is not over yet.

All suggestions welcome. Thanks.

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