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Old 07-05-2009, 09:16 AM   #45
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Originally Posted by ziggy29 View Post
Which could hurt you in trying to find a new j*b. If hiring managers don't think you'll have a sense of urgency about the j*b -- that you won't care because you don't have to (like the phone company!), that you won't be motivated by fear, that sort of thing -- they may be more likely to pass on you in favor of someone they can exert more control and leverage over.
My now retired CFO used to tell me "its always better to hire a young thirty-something with a non-working spouse, two kids and a mortgage...they work harder and last longer".

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