Job hunt got me down

[Fanatical Meat]

I'm still trying to figure out the no implant rule.

Its a joke he is talking about porn or an escort or a swingers club, drug & disease free?

 

[rsbennett00]

I'm still trying to figure out the no implant rule.

Well, what if you worked around an MRI machine all day? Then having metal would be a serious problem.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

Weel, what if you worked around an MRI machine all day? Then having metal would be a serious problem.

Metal implants? Oh, we're not talking about tits.

 

[rsbennett00]

Metal implants? Oh, we're not talking about tits.

We can if you want. I like tits.

 

[SP33Demon]

Its really frustrating because I'm willing to start entry level jobs just to get down their but I think recruiters are scared that something is wrong with someone who has healthcare management experience applying for mindless jobs.

You mean "there". You may want to check your resume for spelling/grammar first.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

You mean "there". You may want to check your resume for spelling/grammar first.

I don't type resumes on my phone. Phones are for neffing.

 

[MrPickins]

He should move to North Dakota and get a job working on the Oil Rigs. He could probably make 100K a year doing that right now.

Or he could do that here in TX.

Seriously TH, you might want to think about relocating to San Antonio or just south of there. The area is full of jobs at the moment.

The housing in the area is tough, though. We have land down that way, and our neighbors are renting out small trailers for $1k/month or more.

 

[Thebobo]

We're always looking for women 18-50, non smokers, no implants, no flip flops, D&D free.

No Dungeons and Dragons?

 

[rsbennett00]

No Dungeons and Dragons?

Right, I don't want someone better than me showing up at the parties.

 

[Hugo Drax]

I have not had this much trouble finding a job since 1999 and again in 2003.

The economy is in the crapper, but usually there are a lot of jobs in industrial areas.

In the past 2 months I have put in dozens of applications and resumes. I got 2 emails, and both of them were a denial.

Look for jobs in other states.

 

[Hugo Drax]

I'm in the same boat I've been applying to anything and everything in the Tampa area and haven't had any luck. My wife is an elementary ed teacher and applied for 5 jobs and got 5 offers.

I've got 8 years experience as a remodeler, 4 years healthcare management experience, and 2 years of schooling for entry level IT jobs and haven't gotten any meaningful responses to about 50 apps. So I'm living with my parents in Illinois at 30 years old working my old job I hate while my wife is in Tampa working her new job.

Its really frustrating because I'm willing to start entry level jobs just to get down their but I think recruiters are scared that something is wrong with someone who has healthcare management experience applying for mindless jobs.

Move the fuck out.

I remember when I was a kid my parents Always moving to where the jobs were. Now it seems people dig a trench and will not move an inch.

I don't understand why people don't just pack up and go to where the jobs are.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

I moved back in with them because my job is here and we are out of our place. My wife is in Florida with the new job.

 

[ultimatebob]

Metal implants? Oh, we're not talking about tits.

I was thinking fake boobs as well, but it didn't make sense. I would think that they would be an asset at a strip club or an escort service, not a liability.

 

[rsbennett00]

I was thinking fake boobs as well, but it didn't make sense. I would think that they would be an asset at a strip club or an escort service, not a liability.

No idea about escorting but the rest of the industry doesn't want implants.

 

[Texashiker]

Got an email and a phone call this morning from a company I applied for, the nice lady said I needed to take a safegulf certification class.

http://www.pecsafety.com/safegulf/

The class cost $200, is in Houston and something like 9 hours long.

Called a welding school in the Beaumont area, they offer week long courses 6pm - 9pm monday - friday. EAch course last a week. Thinking about taking this as a refresher course.

Thinking about taking a course every month to get some kind of certification under my belt. I have 14 - 15 years experience in welding shops. Going offshore is a whole different career.

 

[dmcowen674]

or you could just move to North Dakota

Outhouse just posted that Walmart is paying $17.40 hr for Cashiers.

So other positions are even higher.

Time to get out of Texas and move north young man.

 

[rsbennett00]

or you could just move to North Dakota

Outhouse just posted that Walmart is paying $17.40 hr for Cashiers.

So other positions are even higher.

Time to get out of Texas and move north young man.

Think of the nut dust you'll save on!

 

[sourceninja]

Elkhart, in rv industry is booming. With welding skills you could land a job no problem.

 

[Markbnj]

Elkhart, in rv industry is booming. With welding skills you could land a job no problem.

Yes, you'll have a good job, but since you're living in northern Indiana you'll shortly kill yourself. Not worth it.

 

[alzan]

I have not had this much trouble finding a job since 1999 and again in 2003.

The economy is in the crapper, but usually there are a lot of jobs in industrial areas.

In the past 2 months I have put in dozens of applications and resumes. I got 2 emails, and both of them were a denial.

For once I sympathize. I was out of work for six months before I got a job; admittedly I was trying to stay within my skillset and industry but I finally got a job.

The economy has been steadily improving; there are still weak sectors and regions but it's a damn sight better than it was 3-4 years ago.

OP, have you looked at contract work through staffing agencies? A lot of businesses are hiring contract workers for the reduced costs and tax incentives.

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I'm with you TH, I've had similar experiences. Last 4 years have been challenging. I've been working but its either for a low salary or low job satisfaction.
I do have an interview lined up Monday afternoon for a job I'm passionate for. Good luck Mang!

 

[alkemyst]

How about truck driver? My ex g/f's father drove big rigs. Worked 70+ hours a week, but made around 75k a year. No college education, just a high school diploma. Sounds right up your alley.

They are hiring too. A buddy from high school just did this after going job to job only to be laid off when things got slow (he was a laborer, no college or other experience).

He likes it. He is constantly updating his facebook.

He elected to go the cross-country route. There is local trucking too.

 

[Texashiker]

I got a job, start next week!!!!!!!




Not that I got "a" job as I am currently employed. It is that I got a job on a tugboat.

This is inland waters, local rivers, local ports, on the boat for 2 weeks off for 1 week.

 

[IronWing]

I got a job, start next week!!!!!!!




Not that I got "a" job as I am currently employed. It is that I got a job on a tugboat.

This is inland waters, local rivers, local ports, on the boat for 2 weeks off for 1 week.

Lock and load! Congrats!


Say, they don't have internet on them boats, do they? <crosses fingers>

 

[Tweak155]

I got a job, start next week!!!!!!!




Not that I got "a" job as I am currently employed. It is that I got a job on a tugboat.

This is inland waters, local rivers, local ports, on the boat for 2 weeks off for 1 week.

Great man! No more whining