[Dog Gone]

This story is exactly correct. The industry has been downsizing for the last 20 years and only now has come to the realization that nearly everyone working for them is aged 47-52, and they don't plan to work until they're 65.

Companies are starved for talent at a time when energy prices are creating a frenzy of activity. I've got three companies chasing me and I'll pick the highest bidder.

[BurbankKarl]

Are you on linkedin?

[meyer]

?This story is exactly correct. The industry has been downsizing for the last 20 years and only now has come to the realization that nearly everyone working for them is aged 47-52, and they don't plan to work until they're 65.

Companies are starved for talent at a time when energy prices are creating a frenzy of activity. I've got three companies chasing me and I'll pick the highest bidder.

The electric side of the equation is not different. There was a sudden awakening in the last 3 years that a lot of very well-trained and experienced people are going to retire very soon. And nobody is coming up in the ranks to replace them.

And of course, massive layoffs at my previous employer put them in a bit of a bind 3 years ago, not just due to a shortage of key employees but also due to apathy on the part of the remaining workforce. I left in 2001. I'm money ahead, a bit more eager, less stressed, and able to enjoy the fact that my present employer didn't cause a major blackout in the northeast. I can't quite say the same about the previous one. :)

[razorback-bert]

Good for you, I and my partner just keep jacking our price up.

[SquirrelKing]

Companies are starved for talent at a time when energy prices are creating a frenzy of activity. I've got three companies chasing me and I'll pick the highest bidder.

Good for you. "The Pantry" seems like a nice place and you get free "Squishies" and roller hotdogs. If that's not your first choice, pick a gas station with a Krispy Kreme donut bin. Mmmmm! Good eatin'!

=)