I was interviewed by two reporters from the Los Angeles Times for an article on unemployment numbers. I get mentioned as one of the success stories when it comes to finding a job in this jobless economic Apocalypse we find ourselves in. I was contacted because of something I posted to Twitter about getting a new job.

I was interviewed over the telephone three separate times. The most difficult part was trying to convey to them exactly what I used to do for a living. What’s so difficult to understand? I was an electronics technician that troubleshot and repaired high voltage, variable speed AC drives used to control and operate 3-phase electrical motors in various automated, industrial environments, including water and wastewater processing, paper mills, tunnel boring, oil drilling platforms and mining. I also provided telephone support to customers, assisting them in programing and operating their AC drives.

What’s so hard to understand?

I think my inclusion in the article demonstrates that if a boob like me can find a job in these difficult, trying times, anyone can.  My story should be inspirational to unemployed people everywhere.

U.S. loses almost no jobs in November