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Old 04-14-2009, 08:10 PM
 
Location: Wicker Park, Chicago
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Ever since I moved back to Chicago from Houston Feb 11th, 2009, - I noticed there had been no Job Fairs in Chicago ... has this happened for a LONG Time?

What was the last job fair you had been too? When and what did it cover? [Like engineering?]

Back when Y2k and Dot com stuff was hot, there were tons of Job Fairs on IT and Engineering.

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Old 04-14-2009, 08:19 PM
 
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Job fairs are too costly these days, the rental of the space is high, staff has to be dedicated to dealing with applicants, job seekers don't want to waste money/time commuting and standing in lines.

Internet is far more cost effective. Times change.
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:00 PM
 
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Ok, maybe I have to take a job as a PRETTY secretary! I got over 120 skirt suits to look good in! And 42 swimsuits for the beach!
Man. You must have a pretty good paying job already if you can afford a big enough place in Wicker Park to stash 120 skirt suits and 42 swimsuits. Not to mention about 10 bicycles.
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:08 PM
 
Location: Houston Texas
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Ever since I moved back to Chicago from Houston Feb 11th, 2009, - I noticed there had been no Job Fairs in Chicago ... has this happened for a LONG Time?

What was the last job fair you had been too? When and what did it cover? [Like engineering?]

Back when Y2k and Dot com stuff was hot, there were tons of Job Fairs on IT and Engineering.

Ok, maybe I have to take a job as a PRETTY secretary! I got over 120 skirt suits to look good in! And 42 swimsuits for the beach!
why did you move back from Houston?
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:25 PM
 
Location: Wicker Park, Chicago
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I tried getting a job in Houston on 6 months of unemployment but nothing. I did screw up by saying a $34 / hr Woodland job from Medical Center was too far... turns out it wasn't.

I have 9 bmx, 2 mtn, and 7 road bikes - probably $30,000 of bikes!

I live at home in my Parent's house rent free, it's an $850,000 3 story Wicker Park home completely remodeled with high tech energy efficient HVAC. I'm gonna inherit it too! So I'm lucky I never had to buy a house but people think I'm such a mammas boy, freeloader, or sponge... I rent when I live in other cities!
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:29 PM
 
Location: Houston Texas
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Yeah you screwed up
Besides The Woodlands is where I am from and its a great place to live!
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Old 04-14-2009, 09:30 PM
 
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A mamma's boy with 120 skirt suits? I'd tell you why you're having trouble finding work in Chicago, but I'd probably get tossed off this forum.
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