Comment by Chris Russell on July 27, 2009 at 4:21pm

I would think that anyone with engineering skills is in better position than most to land a new job. Engineers are hard to find these days (except for maybe Detroit). Since you indicated you have both a computer engineering and electrical background why not try and get a job as an engineer for a wind farm or solar company? thats where i would look. I would also search for and post your resume on as many engineering job boards as you can.

Comment by Howard Greenstein on July 27, 2009 at 5:39pm

Thant's exactly what I have been doing. I'm on tons of job boards, LinkedIn, and a friend who knows people at the company has sent my resume to SunPower. I'd love to work for an emerging green company, but since I have no actual photovoltaic experience, and the pool of people looking for work is so vast, why would they hire me and then have to train me? But, I am trying. Any green companies out there looking for good people, I'm ready and eager to sign up.

Comment by Connie on July 28, 2009 at 12:18pm

First off, thanks for sharing your story and for your candour. Secondly, I think you have great beginnings ahead of you because of your experience and your tenacity (your energy and passion for what you do will turn into something fruitful just like sun power turns to energy). Keep digging, keep researching companies, reading articles and pursuing one thing a day. Keep networking, setting up "in-person" meetings and putting yourself out there with your concrete skills and track record for success just as you have been doing. I think consulting might be an option for you, just a hunch based on my eight years experience. Also, keep playing the guitar because those hobbies help with focus and keeping the joy alive. Thanks again for your professional honesty.

Comment by Howard Greenstein on July 28, 2009 at 3:44pm

Very nice of you to say. Thank you.

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