I an currently unemployed. Have been for about two weeks. My field is Network Administration. I am pleased with the prospects and this is Mississippi. There are two jobs I could take right now but I really want to work for this other company I recently inteviewed with. I should hear something this week.
My point is, over the last month, I have seen oodles of tech jobs available. Were I not so particular about what I am looking for at this point in my career, I probably could have been hired 5 times over, especially if I wanted to go back to helpdesk work.
You are probably in better shape then people in blue areas. My observation is that the red area job growth is just fine - it's the traditional urban coastal areas and rust belt that are experiencing the doldrums.
It wouldn't be that the reason you are waiting on the other job instead of taking those offered would be because it pays better and has better benefits and working conditions would it?
"My field is Network Administration. I am pleased with the prospects and this is Mississippi."
Best of Luck to you! My DH is in the same boat. His current job ends March 31st, and I find 2-3 jobs each week on-line that he could easily be hired for. IT jobs are strong in Wisconsin, too. Manufacturing has rebounded as well.
I just lost my part-time job due to a reorganization, but I can find another. I'mbeing "picky" like you are, because I can afford to be. If you have skills, a good work ethic and half a brain one CAN make a decent living up here, too.
The job market changes from time to time. You have to pay attention and keep upgrading your skills and keep yourself marketable if you want to get anywhere. 'Tain't Rocket Science!