I had to sort of the same thing. I'm a sub-contractor and just finished framing a house for a contractor at a really crappy price per square foot. I had to lay people off.
After calling every other contractor I knew (including some real tightwads) I had to ask the contractor that I had just built for to frame another house. Just started today, its going ok but....still a shitty price. I really hope I can make some money this time.....
But GOOD LUCK Jorath, hope you get back into your old job! Times are kinda tough!
[ 11-20-2001: Message edited by: Lord of Alcohol ]