Disaster strikes

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Yesterday I have received some bad news from Nokia: While I am still the top candidate for the opening I interviewed for, they won't be hiring until at least the end of the summer. Even though they would still love to have me on board, it just can't happen - at least not yet. The best that the department head could do was mention that he hopes the situation changes in August.

Needless to say I was crushed by this news. Because I've spent so much time on Nokia this jeopardizes our project Sweden. Even though I wouldn't mind postponing my start at Nokia until September, I do need some kind of a guarantee that there will be a job for me in Sweden. I simply can't afford to wait until August only to find out they won't be hiring for another three months.

I find myself looking for a job - again; this time with a much more pressing time constraint. And if that wasn't enough, I hear the Swedes like to take a lot of time off work in the summer: I have a feeling their absence might make the job hunt harder.

At the moment I have a hard time thinking positive, but that doesn't mean I've done nothing. I have contacted several companies I've talked to before Nokia entered the picture, I've written to my mentor describing the setback and I've asked an acquaintance from Lund for advice.

I hope I have learned something from the experience and if nothing else at least this time I'm searching for a job knowing I am  a top candidate for a senior developer position at one of the largest companies in Scandinavia.

That is all I've got to say for the time being, I'm afraid. Once again I'm looking for your help: If you know of any company in Skåne that is looking for an experienced C# developer, please get in touch and let me know. You can find my CV and LinkedIn profile right here on the blog. And, as always, any advice will be greatly appreciated.