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Cynthetiq · 03-22-2010, 08:22 AM

I'm not tied with my ISP because I would have changed email addresses 6 times in the past 15 years. I still have my AOL address and it's no longer something I pay for. I do still get people sending me job offers via AOL and no not the work at home spam ones.

AOL, Time Warner, Cablevision, RCN, Time Warner, Verizon FIOS

For the past 5 years I've had my own domain so it is firstname@lastname.com. I use that for all business contact.

Now onto my critique of Xerx's OP.

I'd say that you're missing a good amount of networking in there. The last two jobs I got were because of the people I know and the right timing. This means that I was looking when the opening happened. Even when I have a job, I network, network, network. It's an important thing to consider because when you are in most need is when you look hungriest and people will wish they can help you but really more than often cannot.

So, I go to mixers, events, parties, shindigs, anything where people are there that I can say hello and hand my business card to. Sometimes it nets me nothing. Others it may be a new friend. Sometimes it's just a nice evening out. Others, it's a consult here and a consult there, putting a few bucks in my pocket. Finally, it's introduced me to some good networkers who also believe in the power of networking.

Networking has not only netted me a couple of jobs, but also tickets to movies, free Broadway show tickets, invitations to art gallery shows, and many other interesting things that would normally cost me money to attend.

03-22-2010, 08:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I'm not tied with my ISP because I would have changed email addresses 6 times in the past 15 years. I still have my AOL address and it's no longer something I pay for. I do still get people sending me job offers via AOL and no not the work at home spam ones. AOL, Time Warner, Cablevision, RCN, Time Warner, Verizon FIOS For the past 5 years I've had my own domain so it is firstname@lastname.com. I use that for all business contact. Now onto my critique of Xerx's OP. I'd say that you're missing a good amount of networking in there. The last two jobs I got were because of the people I know and the right timing. This means that I was looking when the opening happened. Even when I have a job, I network, network, network. It's an important thing to consider because when you are in most need is when you look hungriest and people will wish they can help you but really more than often cannot. So, I go to mixers, events, parties, shindigs, anything where people are there that I can say hello and hand my business card to. Sometimes it nets me nothing. Others it may be a new friend. Sometimes it's just a nice evening out. Others, it's a consult here and a consult there, putting a few bucks in my pocket. Finally, it's introduced me to some good networkers who also believe in the power of networking. Networking has not only netted me a couple of jobs, but also tickets to movies, free Broadway show tickets, invitations to art gallery shows, and many other interesting things that would normally cost me money to attend. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!