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State of the economy

Lance Marshall — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:37:58 +0000

Everywhere you look, the experts are saying that we are in a recession. It seems to me that, yes the economy is in for some troubles with gas prices so high and unions striking some major manufacturing plants. But I seem to be really busy with openings and candidates looking for new work, that I just do not see the “recession”. I have openings today that I will not fill because I can not find the “right” person for the job, or the Company finds someone on their own. I have about 10-15 openings at this time that I have done some work for. My network that I am on has about 15-30 new openings per day, so there are jobs out there. I probably get about 50 new candidates per day looking for work so there seems to be candidates looking. I just feel that I have been busier this year than in years past and that’s why I do not see the slow down that everyone is predicting.
Having nothing to do with nothing, but getting back to gas prices. The amount of money that the gas Companies are making is just outrageous. But what really makes me upset about this is when the CEO gets a $25 MM bonus or something outrageous. How much money do your need before you feel secure? $3 MM? $12 MM? You know when you pass you are not going to take any of the money with you? If you cut the executive bonuses in half, how much would that save on the price of gas?
Will there be any Middle Class left in this Country?

Holiday Season

Lance Marshall — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 20:07:22 +0000

Thought I would put a Holiday message up for all to read. In this day and age you have to be “politacally correct” and watch how you say anything, but here goes.
Happy Holidays to all.
Let’s just try to respect everyone’s beliefs and religions. After all we are all on this rock for only a very short time. Why can’t we all get along? Why can’t we all strive to be the best that we can be in what ever career path we take?
May the new year bring things to you and your family that you have been wishing and hoping would come. May you get the bonus that your employer has promised and that promotion comes along.

Deputy Director Regulatory Services

Lance Marshall — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 16:21:09 +0000

Thru an affiliate of mine, I have a new opening that seems pretty impressive. I am looking for someone that has been in the Regulatory side of the Pharmaceutical industry for a minimum of 10 years. The client is looking for someone with Regulatory and Toxicology experience dealing with product registrations and approvals. Must be able to work with in house departments, outside consultants, legal and other support services. They want a BS Degree. East Coast location. Salary is to $150K.
This is one of the slots that should be easy to find people, but is a slot that I have not had any experience filling. I have compiled a short list of some of the Regulatory people from a search and I will probably start with them. Does anyone have any suggestions or referrals?