I've been getting lots of advice regarding the job search from caring friends and family. Now mind you, I do appreciate their care and concern regarding my employment status. However some of them seem to not understand my lack of panic that I don't yet have something lined up.
So I've been wondering - how long before a gap in the resume is a problem with potential employers? If I am able to meet my basic life needs, then how long can I "ride it out?"
Well, I got that answer this morning. According to an article posted at the ladders.com, which is a job service for $100K+ jobs, for managerial jobs anywhere up to 11 months isn't really a problem in this economy. Check it out. http://marketing.theladders.com/career-advice/out-of-work-how-long?et_id=1154517447&sign=y&link_id=540
Basically, this economy is presenting challenges for job seekers and employers. I have heard stories of people turning down jobs because they can't sell a house or a trailing spouse can't find a job. So, where as in the past an employment gap of more than a month or two was cause for concern, now that isn't necessarily the case.
So for me, I'm not going to panic...yet!
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