Thanks Flu. He is not looking at recruiters I am asking about them because I was curious what everyone’s opinion was on them, if they were helpful. I was trying to look for a persuasive argument if you all thought they might be helpful. He does have some contacts still in SD at smaller data type companies that he has been in contact with. It’s just a matter of finding the right job and of course the right pay.

As for his reputation, I would say it’s pretty good. He wasn’t really looking for a job when his current employer contacted him. We had been considering leaving SD at the time to start a family and buy a house (we wouldn’t buy at 05-06 prices) and the company offered him a deal we couldn’t pass up. He just put his resume out on Tuesday and has already had a few banks contact him, but there in the mid-west.

I’m the one that really what’s to move back to SD, but am open to San Fran too, I love the city but again we’d be moving somewhere where we won’t know anyone again, but at least it a short flight down instead of cross country.