Its been a while since I've been on the market, and I have a job lined up, just waiting for my background check to clear w/ the Govt since I'll need a secret clearance.
But, here's my situation, just want some thoughts.
I worked for just under 9 years for a large corporation, then last year, took a shot at a much smaller company after obtaining my security certification. I worked there for just under a year, the job itself wasn't bad, but the manager was horrible. She ended up letting me go a few weeks back (the company has an incredibly high turnover), but back in December, I had interviewed and accepted a position working in information security for the Govt. I have just been waiting for my clearance to come through, but who knows how long that will be.
Problem is, as stated above, I was let go from my previous job. While money is tight (I did apply for unemployment), I'm stuck waiting for this clearance to come through. Do you think I should start looking for other jobs? I'd hate to start somewhere, then only be there a short time (could be days even) and have to leave, because the position w/ the Govt. is what I've been working towards my entire career in networking.
Plus, this whole not working thing is driving me up the wall. I've been working full time since I was 16 (even through school), so to suddenly not have a job, its killing me inside. :(