Can't get hired...
02-10-2011, 11:51 AM
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Can't get hired... I am currently unemployed, most boring thing in life EVER.
I have tried applying everywhere, within my current field of study (IT) and out of my field. I currently have decided that instead of being laid off more while waiting for a job in the networking industry I would take up a job possibly doing oil changes and whatnot at the local lube shop. I applied to at least 4 and none have replied and it's been a month... How can you not hire me when the only job duties described were oil change experience and a high school diploma? Are you kidding? I can do an oil change on my Firebird in like 10 minutes if that.
I have tried applying everywhere, within my current field of study (IT) and out of my field. I currently have decided that instead of being laid off more while waiting for a job in the networking industry I would take up a job possibly doing oil changes and whatnot at the local lube shop. I applied to at least 4 and none have replied and it's been a month... How can you not hire me when the only job duties described were oil change experience and a high school diploma? Are you kidding? I can do an oil change on my Firebird in like 10 minutes if that.
02-10-2011, 11:54 AM
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I am currently unemployed, most boring thing in life EVER.
I have tried applying everywhere, within my current field of study (IT) and out of my field. I currently have decided that instead of being laid off more while waiting for a job in the networking industry I would take up a job possibly doing oil changes and whatnot at the local lube shop. I applied to at least 4 and none have replied and it's been a month... How can you not hire me when the only job duties described were oil change experience and a high school diploma? Are you kidding? I can do an oil change on my Firebird in like 10 minutes if that.
I have tried applying everywhere, within my current field of study (IT) and out of my field. I currently have decided that instead of being laid off more while waiting for a job in the networking industry I would take up a job possibly doing oil changes and whatnot at the local lube shop. I applied to at least 4 and none have replied and it's been a month... How can you not hire me when the only job duties described were oil change experience and a high school diploma? Are you kidding? I can do an oil change on my Firebird in like 10 minutes if that.
02-23-2011, 07:42 PM
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Did you call and bug them to show intrest in trying to get the job or just drop off an app. Alot of employers want people that want the job, not just a body taking up space. Just my .02
02-28-2011, 11:06 PM
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This economy is a killer. . . . My last job paid me 25 per hour, they took us down to 22.
Now, I am jobless and have been for over six months.
The best offer I have had was for pretty much the same job I was doing just even more high scale. . . . . They offered me 10 Dollars per hour. . . Really, no joke.
I am still unemployed. . . . . .
Now, I am jobless and have been for over six months.
The best offer I have had was for pretty much the same job I was doing just even more high scale. . . . . They offered me 10 Dollars per hour. . . Really, no joke.
I am still unemployed. . . . . .
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03-03-2011, 11:43 PM
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This economy is a killer. . . . My last job paid me 25 per hour, they took us down to 22.
Now, I am jobless and have been for over six months.
The best offer I have had was for pretty much the same job I was doing just even more high scale. . . . . They offered me 10 Dollars per hour. . . Really, no joke.
I am still unemployed. . . . . .
Now, I am jobless and have been for over six months.
The best offer I have had was for pretty much the same job I was doing just even more high scale. . . . . They offered me 10 Dollars per hour. . . Really, no joke.
I am still unemployed. . . . . .
Edit: Cable guy.......do you think $20+ an hour is appropriate for a "cable guy"?
03-04-2011, 06:15 PM
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When I say cable guy, no. . . 20 + Bucks an hour sounds like a lot.
When you do it, you think it's not enough.
I was in attics for hours at times(I live in AZ). I been it attics when it's a 160 degrees inside.
It was a damn decent job for the pay though. . . . Until the management got worse then the work I did.
03-05-2011, 01:43 PM
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It is rough now.. sorry for the tough break..just keep your head up man..something will come along.
i would say consider relocating or look into contract work overseas.
i would say consider relocating or look into contract work overseas.
03-05-2011, 10:10 PM
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X2^^^ The contractors here with us make 5x's as much as we do. For example, I'm an E5, with dependants, working as a network manager (25N) for the Army while there's a civilian team here who's generator mechanic makes $180,000 a year...It's INSANE!
03-05-2011, 11:41 PM
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Don't do it anymore. . . .
When I say cable guy, no. . . 20 + Bucks an hour sounds like a lot.
When you do it, you think it's not enough.
I was in attics for hours at times(I live in AZ). I been it attics when it's a 160 degrees inside.
It was a damn decent job for the pay though. . . . Until the management got worse then the work I did.
When I say cable guy, no. . . 20 + Bucks an hour sounds like a lot.
When you do it, you think it's not enough.
I was in attics for hours at times(I live in AZ). I been it attics when it's a 160 degrees inside.
It was a damn decent job for the pay though. . . . Until the management got worse then the work I did.
Anything less than 6 figures isn't enough in my opinion to be in 160 degree attics for hours at a time
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I made ~20grand a year as a 11b cpl. got out, Got offered 200k+ a year doing the same exact job... without the bullshit.