> in general it is far easier to get a job once you have a job. Furthermore, it's easier to negotiate, and you'll feel less desperate (and thus hopefully less

> in general it is far easier to get a job once you have a job. Furthermore, it's easier to negotiate, and you'll feel less desperate (and thus hopefully less stressed) about the process as a whole. Prospective employers know you can walk away if you already have a job -- but they also know you aren't likely to walk away if you don't.