tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24744976.post-11391097146710969222008-01-27T20:50:00.000-06:002008-01-27T20:50:00.000-06:002008-01-27T20:50:00.000-06:00oh this is exciting! yes, at some point there's no more fat to be trimmed, , and it's wise to focus on earning more. i also think you could earn a bit more. although hiring is down in many areas. think of this as a long-term plan. even in a good economy, marketing for a new job can take a long time. also: if someone shows an interest, ask for 20% more money than you make now. just a starting point, but would make the change worthwhile for you.mcfnordhttp://mcfnord.livejournal.com/noreply@blogger.com