[2ndDivisionVet]

As a career counselor and recruiter for over 20 years, I tell people that the best time to look for a job is when you already have one. After being laid-off, fired or resigning, you are “damaged goods” and will most likely have to settle for less than what you had. Reality, if not easy to hear.

[rbg81]

As a career counselor and recruiter for over 20 years, I tell people that the best time to look for a job is when you already have one. After being laid-off, fired or resigning, you are “damaged goods” and will most likely have to settle for less than what you had. Reality, if not easy to hear.

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Exactly. This should be no surprise to anyone. Potential employers know the candidate (even an excellent one) can be low-balled if they’re not working.