Well,

Tryng to become a booking agent has been harsh, I found that i would not be paid until mid march at the very soonest.

My efforts to find employment have not stopped, but i am finding that jobs are painfully scarce. Interviews are far more challanging and even with my list of qualificatons I am unable to stroll into an interview and cinch the job.

I am an IT guy. Hardware and systems adminstration are my areas of experience. I'm still foggy on some things mainly because i have not encountered them (active directory, sql databases etc) but for a level 1 or 2 IT guy, I slip in very nicely. this is an industry that is nearly always hireing however as of recently I've found 20 job postings on monster and career builder and only a scant handful on craigslist.

The unemployment offices are overflowing wth people and temp agencies are a mortal enemy of mine (I've had several bad experiences and no good ones. If they dont get paid from the assisngment, you dont... I fell victim to this when I was placed at a honda seat manufacturing plant in ohio. worked for over 80 hours until i injured myself and was both denied payment, and denied any compensation.

I have friends with extensive backgrounds that are flippng burgers for a living right now.

This is a story that continues all across the country.

If you are feeling as have, the only words i can offer you are echoing throughout the states rght now..."you are not alone..."

To my friends and watchers i offer only my understanding and hopes for the best as we dredge our ways through this economic hell. I know its hard, I know its difficult. I am with all of you.

I will be rehashing my art since I am idle and hopefully may start offering cheap commissions. I may also begin to write again. I know my style needs alot of work, its been so long, nearly 15 years. Expect some posts from me that you'd not expect.

Rainhopper Roo/ Toast Rabbit