What to do when you get that sinking feeling?

[rocktronAMP]

Hi

This week I though I was really going to win.

I had six interviews for four different clients

The one I wanted just blew me out, because I did not have enough PL/SQL experience as well as strong Java. I did a face-2-face for it yesterday afternoon.

The one that I don't want, I think I am still in there for.

The one that is a different sector than what I really want still has me on the cards for interview next week.

The other one that I interviewed for yesterday morning I made a mistake of coding the wrong design. I took too long doing it and the manager blew me out.

Today I feel really like a dog! I think what is the point of it all really and I feel miserable even though I have been through this situation plenty of times before.

I know I must keep going ... but it is really hard to keep the faith ...

Still on the bench then I thought I'd be off it by now ... motha......

[King Cnvt]

Cheer up mate. It could be worse, you could be el duder.

[Sockpuppet]

Contracting is to employment what the phrase "dont gamble anything you cant afford to lose" is to card games.

Have a good plan B.

I've been on the bench coming up 3 months now. Not fussed in the slightest. a) turned down a contract or two. b) got a good polan B on the go.

[scotspine]

serves you right for playing through a rocktron. everybody knows that mesa are the only gig in town.

but seriously, keep going. we all have days like that.

[thunderlizard]

The crap gigs are always the easiest to get. Chin up, that which does not kill me makes me stronger* etc.

[rocktronAMP]

serves you right for playing through a rocktron. everybody knows that mesa are the only gig in town.

but seriously, keep going. we all have days like that.

Thanks everybody for your kind support. I will keep the faith. I really appreciate all your words.

Because even the CEO at the top needs someone to talk to sometimes.

[Shimano105]

My thoughts are that it is a lot more competetive out there than it used to be. Plenty of monkeys will do your work for peanuts.

An agent that I spoke to recently says that she sees a lot of people out for a couple of months at a time between gigs.

I struggled at the back end of last year and got a perm job (I know) and am trying to get some updated skills on the go (crappy certs etc. but every little helps).

Will I go back contracting now I've crossed the divide? I'll see, but you need to be prepared for time out it seems these days.

[Moscow Mule]

Flippant I know

For that sinking feeling

Good luck BTW

[BlasterBates]

Keep going Rocktron, it is tough sometimes, but you are getting the interviews, so eventually it will pan out. I was on the bench for several months, and when my following contract was coming to an end, I was quite looking forward to another few months on the bench, but unfortunately I found another contract. So try and enjoy it. The main thing is interest, even if it takes a while.