Modlam, I've been in this stock for at least as long as you've been, so I understand your frustration.
I was laid off about a month before the 9/11 tragedy back in 2001 and had a difficult time for years securing a permanent full-time job with benefits. I no longer work in my field of study, but I'm grateful to still have a job in this terrible economy. I worry, though, practically every day about losing my job. There remains so much uncertainty about the U.S. economy. It's scary.
You obviously need to decide for yourself what's best for you and your family and whether to hang on to your shares. I, for one, am going to give management until July 2012 to secure a major contract. That would be approximately the two-year anniversary of the Clark-Estrella era. If they can't get the Argus One to market by then, then I don't have much faith in them ever getting it to market.
C & E talk a big game, but so far haven't proved that they can back up their big talk and deliver results. Time will tell. And while I think that receiving certification from the DoD is a big deal and a milestone, I don't think (contrary to what some believe on this board) that it will propel the stock price to new highs or a much higher price that's sustainable. Only a major contract or dramatic increase in GTC revenues will do that. It's quite clear to me that C & E have little control over the stock price and will eventually capitulate and do a reverse split to boost the price. This runs contrary to what Clark said at the shareholders meeting, but over time reality will set in. Also, any talk of a buy-back is pure fiction IMO at this time. Maybe years from now they might consider it, but now? Forget it. From what I gather, my average share price is in good shape compared to yours. So I can weather the storm a while longer.
I do hope you find a job soon. It really s*cks being out work. I've been in your shoes before so I have a good idea of what you're going through. All I can say is don't give up. I know it's a cliche, but the only way to find another job is to keep at it.
Good luck!
