[devy_t]

Glad to hear that you've identified another recruiter who will best represent and look out your interests.

Contractors are clients of recruiting firms and the companies to which they are applying. If you don't feel you're receiving the kind of "customer service" you truly deserve feel free to explore other firms or work with other recruiters from the same company. The recruiter who you have the best rapport with will return your inquiries or be proactive in giving you a status update in a timely manner, no matter how busy their schedules become.

The economy in the last several years has presented some hiring circumstances I've never seen before. Some companies have decided to hold off on hiring abruptly or discharged people they recently recruited given incoming news.

Good luck and embrace the times as a learning experience.