As the economy bounces back, even Silicon Valley's job market is showing signs of revival. But it has a long way to go. Employers are being extremely picky, the few jobs being offered pay less than they once did, and they do not come with the bountiful benefits and sterling opportunities of the 1990's boom, job seekers say. "They give you a list of the 30 things they want, and if you're not an identical match, they move on immediately." "One of the current favorite tricks of companies is to say, 'We're laying off you, and you, and you. Now you, you get to keep your job, but you have to go to India or teach a bunch of Indians your job.'" Based on the pull-quote above, one could easily confuse this with an article about Friendster, Tickle, or Match.com. Getting a Job in the Valley Is Easy, if You're Perfect |
