It does not surprise me. I am a data architect with a masters degree in computer science and 10 years experience overseas and 4 in NZ, and it has been more than a year since I have been looking for a permanent job after I've been laid down (company collapsed). Eventually I went on my own as independent consultant. This way I could find work, nothing permanent though. And I think I wouldn't want a permanent position now, it's too good this way.
My guess is jobs for highly skilled are few now and he, as myself, has to stay in line to wait for his turn (read luck) or go independent. And that NZ experience asked for every time may be a factor. Cheers, Adrian Carol Webb wrote: > > Did anyone not see the story in Tuesday's Press about the extremely well > qualified and experienced American website developer who has been looking > for work here for eight months and is now packing his bags to return home > with his skills? > > Homeward bound > 25 March 2003 > Where are all the IT jobs in Christchurch? Will Harvie talks to an American > web developer who is preparing to back his bags and head home after having > no luck jobhunting. > See the full story here: > http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2355956a28,00.html > > and if you have an opening, or know of someone who does, please email him > asap. > > He's Aaron Parkening mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Thanks in anticipation > > Carol Webb > WebbWords > 32 Lindsay St > St Albans > Christchurch > Tel: 03 377-6402 > E-mail: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Website: http://www.globe.net.nz/~carol > > --> via Canterbury Software email forum: Success through Connections > Email your messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Searchable list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Leave or rejoin the list: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm --> via Canterbury Software email forum: Success through Connections Email your messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Searchable list archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Leave or rejoin the list: http://canterburysoftware.org.nz/forum.htm
