First Interview since being laid off

Since I was laid off in December, I know that I need to broaden my industry horizon and look past financial services companies. The biggest reason is that there are less of them and I need to get out NOW. 

Today, I went on an exploratory interview today at one of the entertainment companies. I had seen a position on their website and submitted my resume. Of course, I knew this was a black hole and reached out to the mom of my daughter's classmate who works at the company. 

She graciously went down to HR and asked her to give me a call to at the least set up a meeting.

I basically reviewed my background and salary history. 

The job that I actually posted for was being not only downgraded (less money) and filled internally. 

At the end we did discuss the possibility of freelance work of which I am open if only to learn about the business. 

The reality is that the decision to change industries means  I am going to have to take a paycut. This is the downside to being a single mom, being the breadwinner.