Posted by 101livescan on 8/30/13 5:15pm
Msg #482697

Something to labor over

In mid August, we tallied the number of companies by star ratings in Signing Central. I don't believe the numbers have changed very much by month end. To further analyze what we're dealing with:

There are

Reply by 101livescan on 8/30/13 5:22pm
Msg #482699

Just locked up...more on laboring

4 listings are rated as 5.0
48 listings are rated as 4.5
94 listings are rated as 4.0
109 listings are rated as 3.5
105 listings are rated as 3.0
66 listings are rated as 2.5
47 listings are rated as 2.0
69 listings are rated as 1.5
47 listings are rated as 1.0

There are a total of 255 companies with 3.5 to 5 stars we can feel good about working for.

105 companies with 3 stars, well, I looked over the list, and most have payment issues.

232 companies we shouldn't work for under any circumstances due to payment and other issues.

249 companies are in SC mortuary, but could rise from their graves at any time.

The opportunities for assignments have narrowed significantly. I think we will see more "slimming" in the area of companies we can feel good about working for given the market.

It's five o'clock somewhere. TATA! Be save everyone.