Not like it was last the couple of years. If you just scan monster and hotjobs there appear to be a lot, but in reality the market is a lot softer. Most places don't seem to be willing to pay for relocation right now because there is a lot of local talent available, especially in major telecom markets. My current employer was planning on hiring 50 additional Oracle types (mainly developers) up until December but now have a hiring freeze and cut out 2 consultants. I know of at least 2 companies that have recinded offers they had made. Start networking early.
-----Original Message----- Sent: Friday, March 01, 2002 8:48 AM To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L This is not a resume and I am not looking for a job. But... My company keeps losing people in the DBA group and not replacing them. We have more work than we have ever had but we still don't replace people. Management is looking at hiring an outside company to monitor the databases and provide monthly reports. I am just afraid the clock is ticking. I have over ten years as a DBA in ADABAS, Oracle, and SQL Server. I am familiar with Honeywell, IBM, Unix, and MS servers. I have been here for years and I don't want to leave but my question for the group is, what is the job market like and how tuff would it be to find a job if I needed to do so? Ron -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Smith, Ron L. INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing). -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Shaw John-P55297 INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
