So Much Uncertainty

I am sad to say that I am still searching for a job. I was offered a position with my supervisor during the fall externship but, in my opinion, it does not work for me. Basically I am being offered a very risky opportunity which I don't think I am able to take at this point in my life. Essentially his deal with the firm is "eat what you bill" and I would do the same. While this is a legit way of going about your practice I would feel more comfortable with a salary at this point, after all I don't have a single client and I have bills to pay.

Compounding this dilemma, it looks as though the PTO is not going to be hiring Trademark Examiners as well. Apparently pendency, the main measure the PTO uses to gauge their hiring needs, took an unexpected nosedive last quarter and the spring hiring is now cancelled.

So now my two options have gone south on me. Back to the drawing board...