anyone else unemployed?
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I have one on mine.
I'm not sure if its a positive or not, but I have had two interviews where my interest was bought up and both time I got the job offer that day or the next.
Both times though it was questions from some high up of the company (Owner, President, ect). So it might have been the "Okay we already want to hire you just let me introduce you to the head honcho and make sure he's Okay with you." phase of the interview. Both times we ending up talking for a half hour about the subject (Tennis for one and Basetball for the other). So while it might not get you a job it might be helpful to finish off a near job offer.
If any of you guys are good on the digital art side of things and can do a good character portrait (human female / realistic / medieval themed) I may have some a small (paying) job for you. Shoot me a PM for more info.
I usually go to DeviantArt first for my needs, but figured I'd post here first in case I can help one of you guys/gals out.
I usually go to DeviantArt first for my needs, but figured I'd post here first in case I can help one of you guys/gals out.
Zombie James
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Fucking hell. I was expecting a call for a phone interview today but no one called. I was doing some minor tweaks to my resume and... I put the wrong fucking phone number on the thing. Damn it.
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
I've heard this is common, actually.
Don't tell her I told you, but my wife once sent out 3-4 cover letters with the opening, "Dear Hiring Manger"
That makes me feel better for some reason, since she's better at everything than me.
Haha, at first I was wondering what was wrong with that opening, then I noticed.
Zombie James
Banned
Sweet, interview on Monday. Now I need to brush up on my Python..
Zombie James
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What a waste of time. I apply for a programming position, have a phone interview about programming, but then at the in-person interview they keep asking project management questions and are actually looking for a project manager? Then they say I misread the application even though it doesn't mention project management at all? Unprofessional dolts.
I'm starting to get get really frustrated and sad after having no job for 5 months. Especially as I have a chance to get my own apartment within the year, so I need to save up some money. =/
I'll try call the boss of a store I were on trial a year ago, maybe she'll allow me a job interview.
I'll try call the boss of a store I were on trial a year ago, maybe she'll allow me a job interview.
Jaffaboy
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Some good news finally after a year of unemployment (albeit a few months a Gamestation, and we all know what's happened there...) I've got a job packing caravan parts in a warehouse. Not exactly degree worthy, but it'll do as a means to an end before I jet off to become an ESL teacher in September!
The only reason I got it was because my uncle works there in management and 2 of their guys left on Tuesday without notice so they needed someone in there quickly. It just goes to show sometimes it's who you know not what you know, and with a little bit of luck involved too, it's crazy. I wish the rest of unemployed-GAF the best of luck, it totally sucks out there at the moment but you've just gotta keep trying. Make sure you ask family and friends to keep an eye out because sometimes it's the only way to get a sniff at a paycheck.
The only reason I got it was because my uncle works there in management and 2 of their guys left on Tuesday without notice so they needed someone in there quickly. It just goes to show sometimes it's who you know not what you know, and with a little bit of luck involved too, it's crazy. I wish the rest of unemployed-GAF the best of luck, it totally sucks out there at the moment but you've just gotta keep trying. Make sure you ask family and friends to keep an eye out because sometimes it's the only way to get a sniff at a paycheck.
TheyTookOurJobs
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First, some background:
Worked at a Medical Device Company doing purchasing/receiving/shipping for 5 years. Got my hours cut to half the last two. There were mass layoffs after which people left in droves. Finally got laid off in Sept. of last year. Searched and found a job at a bank afterwards, but my disorder reared it's ugly head and I had to stop looking for work up until a month ago.
I had an Interview lined up for tomorrow but they cancelled because they hired someone who used to work for them.
I'm signed up at two temp places but need to sign up for some more.
Most of the jobs they've found for me had swing-shift hours that I can't handle, or only last for a week.
I spend between 45min-4 hours a day on the job hunt. How many hours a day does unemployed GAF spend looking for work? What do you do to kill all the free time?
Worked at a Medical Device Company doing purchasing/receiving/shipping for 5 years. Got my hours cut to half the last two. There were mass layoffs after which people left in droves. Finally got laid off in Sept. of last year. Searched and found a job at a bank afterwards, but my disorder reared it's ugly head and I had to stop looking for work up until a month ago.
I had an Interview lined up for tomorrow but they cancelled because they hired someone who used to work for them.
I'm signed up at two temp places but need to sign up for some more.
Most of the jobs they've found for me had swing-shift hours that I can't handle, or only last for a week.
I spend between 45min-4 hours a day on the job hunt. How many hours a day does unemployed GAF spend looking for work? What do you do to kill all the free time?
krameriffic
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Offered a full time engineering position with Lockheed Martin today after 11 months of job searching.
Feels good man.
Feels good man.
Not really unemployed since I have kept my part-time retail job that I got during University.
I've been looking for accounting jobs for the last 8 months and had a few interviews but never got any offers. My manager at my part-time job offered to train me as her replacement since she knows I've been having no luck finding a full time job.
The money is really good and it would take me 5+ years if I'm lucky to get to that salary if I got an accounting job instead, but damn, I don't know if I can take anymore of working retail. I guess there is always the option to move into the corporate offices after a few years...
I've been looking for accounting jobs for the last 8 months and had a few interviews but never got any offers. My manager at my part-time job offered to train me as her replacement since she knows I've been having no luck finding a full time job.
The money is really good and it would take me 5+ years if I'm lucky to get to that salary if I got an accounting job instead, but damn, I don't know if I can take anymore of working retail. I guess there is always the option to move into the corporate offices after a few years...
Nice!
I'm honestly surprised it took you 11 months to find a job in the engineering field though. Was it really that bad for you?
It seems like the majority of the people seeking jobs are going for retail or accounting in here. There's a shit ton of jobs out there - why don't you guys try something that everyone and their mom (literally) isn't already trying to get?
Develop a skill. There's jobs out there.
Develop a skill. There's jobs out there.
staticneuron
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I am IT. But after moving and looking for a job the thing that is gumming me up is alt of companies are looking for expertise in specific programs as a requirement. Kinda annoying from my point of view, so I am thinking of going back to school or switching careers.
Two words: Web Hosting.
Constantly growing industry. I've presented job opportunities at the company I work for in this thread on several occasions, but thus far nobody's hit me up. I work at a company where the CEO flies out to buy you sushi and hang out, where you can joke with your bosses and not face repercussions, and actually get recognized for the effort you put in. This is a place people want to work.
I just hate to see all these jobless people clammering for the same jobs.
staticneuron
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What type of requirements for this are we talking about? Specific Language knowledge? Design skills? Server Management positions?
EDIT: I see your post on previous page. Looks like I need to build up skillset because I am not up to an acceptable level with that stuff.
Eh, we hire from all kinds of areas. Generally, server administration jobs are what we hire the most in (level 2 admins), where they help out customers and work tickets. We have our own engineering department, as well as a systems department (where I work) that deals with complicated server issues and ensures the health of our fleet.
All the jobs are work from home with full health care benefits. Here's an example of a basic level 1 phone support opening we have right now (base salary is $20,800 a year to start).
The knowledge is, overall, pretty basic as it's a level 1 position. If you're good with SSH, have good knowledge of CPanel (most web hosts use this control panel) and are fairly well versed in different software (Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, Forums, etc.) then those guys can generally get a L2 position to start.
This is just at my company - every web host out there has different requirements, but depending on your IT skill set, it could be up your alley. I applied for an L2 position back in November of 2010, was hired as an L3 with higher pay, and then was promoted twice in a year because of my drive to better myself. I now have one of the most desired positions in the company.
Those are different kinds of jobs, though. We have jobs that cover everything from basic to more advanced, as most web hosts do. The guys you talk to on chats/phone support are generally the low end guys that are still learning.
I honestly want to hook up some gaffers if I can, which is why I always post our job openings here. I'd be happy to see one of you guys get some moola and be able to work from the comfort of your home instead of having to go to that shitty retail job every day.
It's L1, the lowest of the low, and it's work from home. No commuting.
I make significantly more than that in my position, but even so, the savings from not needing to drive anywhere/pay for public transportation, the ability to make lunch at home instead of eating out, and not having to spend a significant amount of money on work clothes is quite a bit of money back in my pocket.
No. 40 hours a week. Only members of senior management are on call, and they make a nice chunk of change to be so.
Interesting. I guess this is the sort of IT job where you don't need a degree?
I work in a totally different flavor of IT, and have no idea what L1 means, but seeing that starting salary number so low is sort of shocking. I typically work from home as well, and yeah it is pretty damn nice.
I work in a totally different flavor of IT, and have no idea what L1 means, but seeing that starting salary number so low is sort of shocking. I typically work from home as well, and yeah it is pretty damn nice.
Been unemployed for almost 2 months now; sucks badly. Was part of a big layoff along with about 700 other people. I haven't even had an interview yet but I am able to collect unemployment for now. I haven't even had an interview yet; shit sucks bad. I am in my early 30's, married and a recent homeowner so I need to bounce back soon. I have been in sales for years now but IT security is what I ultimately want to do; just need to finish degree.
Well, working on bumping up to full time at my current part time job after having just graduated. Recently decided that I want to go into teaching in my field, so I'm going to be working towards that/getting my Masters for the foreseeable future. Not really unemployed, but at the same time not currently financially independent.
Nice, went to college not far from Lockheed. Grats on landing a sweet job.
Nice, went to college not far from Lockheed. Grats on landing a sweet job.
Yeah, a lot of the guys don't have degrees. With this kind of job it's more about experience and knowledge than a degree anyway. College isn't going to teach you shit about troubleshooting Wordpress issues, optimizing Drupal or Magento, setting up rails applications on shared hosting, etc.. You learn all that stuff by doing and learning.
L1 = Level 1. They're basically the really low tier guys that have basic knowledge at best, no access to SSH or anything on the servers, and just answer basic questions over chats and phones. That's why the pay is so low, but even so it's not that bad. Before taxes it comes to $1733.33 per month, which is more than I made at any retail or grocery store job I had when I was younger.
Also, if you're unemployed and have no job it's definitely preferable to be paid something instead of nothing.
ajim
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A mate of mine here in Aus took about that time to land an Engineering job too. He graduated with flying colours, had 6 months worth of 'engineering' work experience overseas whilst studying, and still couldn't land a job. He went to roughly 80 - 100 interviews (can't remember the exact number) before landing a position.
Jeezus. I know the times are different (even going back as little as a year or two), but I just find it difficult to believe.
As long as you did decent in school for engineering and had intern/co-op experience, it shouldn't have been THAT hard to find something, even if it wasn't your ideal job. Just have to have the credentials, drive, and be open location-wise.
And I'm saying this as an engineer who's graduating next month.
ajim
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Well, to be fair: He took a bit of time off after graduating to travel Europe, and by the time he was applying for work he was competing with 'fresh' graduates. A lot of the places who turned him down said they were choosing them over him mainly because they were still 'fresh' and had everything still in their minds. Which I feel is a lame excuse.
He honestly did go to that many interviews, he couldn't believe how difficult it was either. He really thought it would be a lot easier, especially with his overseas experience and top results.
I don't know how he stayed so strong to go through so many rejections, because I feel like crap after being turned down a handful of times.
It paid off tho, he landed an awesome paying job (much higher money than he was even expecting/told he would get as a first year grad) with awesome benefits and job satisfaction.
ItAintEasyBeinCheesy
it's 4th of July in my asshole
My 5 months of being an unemployed bludger is coming to an end :'( sucks so bad, trying to get a jawb now.
Congrats! Lockheed is a great company. Make the most of this opportunity.
I only got to the 1st interview stage with Lockheed. Didn't have the experience they were looking for. But I landed a great job at another company doing some cool shit anyway.
I'm so sorry, man. Just have to keep trying. Where have you been searching for jobs? When I was job hunting, I mainly stuck with CB, Monster, and Craigslist. The job I finally landed was through CL. So look there if you aren't already.
And be careful of scams!
Not at all, actually. Competition is fierce in the engineering field. Companies know they can get overqualified people to fill their entry-level positions.
It may be a little easier to find a job if you're a recent grad (esp. with the help from your college), but once you get experience in a certain field, your options start being limited due to said experience in a particular field. I say this as an Electrical Engineer who searched for new job for just over a year before landing a new one. I mean, I had a couple job offers during that time, but it was either (way) less money, or they wanted me to work 20hrs more a week for the same pay. :/
I'm an Air Force veteran and I've been looking for a job since the beginning of the year with no luck. I've recently been applying for California State jobs, but that takes forever, so I won't hear back from anyone for at least a couple of weeks.
My wife, baby son, and I have recently had to move in with my wife's grandparents because we couldn't support ourselves. I was going to school under the GI Bill which, coupled with some student loans, covered our living expenses (my wife is going to a technical institute as well because no one will hire her). Unfortunately, my GI Bill ran out and I had to drop out of school to look for work.
I'm glad that I can put down my time in the Air Force on my resume, but I barely learned any useful skills during that time. I was an Information Manager, which was basically an administrative assistant who did some very basic tech support. The most complicated stuff I did was USAF-specific, so it doesn't transfer to anywhere else.
My wife, baby son, and I have recently had to move in with my wife's grandparents because we couldn't support ourselves. I was going to school under the GI Bill which, coupled with some student loans, covered our living expenses (my wife is going to a technical institute as well because no one will hire her). Unfortunately, my GI Bill ran out and I had to drop out of school to look for work.
I'm glad that I can put down my time in the Air Force on my resume, but I barely learned any useful skills during that time. I was an Information Manager, which was basically an administrative assistant who did some very basic tech support. The most complicated stuff I did was USAF-specific, so it doesn't transfer to anywhere else.
TheyTookOurJobs
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I can do a number of things - Accounting clerk, Shipping/Receiving/Purchasing, Data Entry, Inventory Management.
I've been working with a voc rehab conselor who supposed to be helping me with my job search.
I've been working with a voc rehab conselor who supposed to be helping me with my job search.
PseudoKirby
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I was laid off two weeks ago on a job I only worked for a month, they said they didnt have the hours, and said I am on call if anyone calls in sick... have not heard a word from them since..
Vicetrailia
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Well my mom got a job for the government, but it pays $800 a month.
Funny how she gets the job, but now she gets her unemployment from working in the failure HTS program that BAE used to run.
She's been looking back into the university level education field again, since it's moving a bit more now.
Funny how she gets the job, but now she gets her unemployment from working in the failure HTS program that BAE used to run.
She's been looking back into the university level education field again, since it's moving a bit more now.
$21k for an entry level IT job that requires no driving sounds pretty good to me, at least if you're in a location with a reasonable cost of living. And if it's work from home then you can choose where to live.
I think my entry level pay was right at that $18k to $20k mark, but I had to do a lot of driving and the reimbursement was weak.
I think my entry level pay was right at that $18k to $20k mark, but I had to do a lot of driving and the reimbursement was weak.
Yeah, it's quite fair considering the work load and the skill level required. If you work in this industry for 5+ years and work your way up the ranks you can pull in some damn good money without ever having to work a day in an office.
Last I heard, average time of unemployment is 5-6 months. I was out of work for 5 months before I found my current job.
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Deleted member 81567
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I really feel ashamed after reading some of your guys stories.I don't get paid alot (part time job, $9 an hour) but I get a vacation during the summer for 2 months, and a month during winter. I just tell them I gotta go out of country, and they're okay with it.
Something tells me I gotta stop that shit soon, or else I'll end up here with you guys. Stay strong, nonetheless.
Something tells me I gotta stop that shit soon, or else I'll end up here with you guys. Stay strong, nonetheless.
wildthing2022000
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Got that one crushed. As soon as the paperwork gets done it'll be 1,275 days since I last worked doing similar work that I did before.
TheyTookOurJobs
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Applied to another temp place again for warehouse work and they said they'll send my resume around and I might get an interview.
I remember in the late 90s-early 2000s, the temp place interviewed you and you got jobs easily.
I remember in the late 90s-early 2000s, the temp place interviewed you and you got jobs easily.
lettermassing
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I'm a student but I don't have a part time job. I hate this situation we have here in Scotland, supermarkets and fast food restaurants are only hiring people who are on the dole. They won't hire any students.
I'm more than qualified to be working in McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut and Tesco but I've been rejected from all of them multiple times, and I'm not the only one.
I'm more than qualified to be working in McDonalds, KFC, Pizza Hut and Tesco but I've been rejected from all of them multiple times, and I'm not the only one.
Since I started taking a few classes again and cut down on how much I could work I haven't been getting any calls for substitute teaching lately. Before I was getting at least 3 a week, now I get none.
Oh well, summer is coming soon and I would have needed to find some retail job anyway... might as well start searching now before the high school and college students do.
I'd look for a more permanent job since I'm out of college and everything already, but I'm going back in the fall for a teaching degree so it doesn't really seem worth setting my standards high for a job I'll only have for 3-4 months. Oh well.
Oh well, summer is coming soon and I would have needed to find some retail job anyway... might as well start searching now before the high school and college students do.
I'd look for a more permanent job since I'm out of college and everything already, but I'm going back in the fall for a teaching degree so it doesn't really seem worth setting my standards high for a job I'll only have for 3-4 months. Oh well.
PseudoKirby
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Yea fear can ruin you
on another note, the ONE day my phone is off because I couldnt pay the bill on the due date I get a call, the guy emailed me, I call him back today and the position was filled, job was local and the pay was decent.
my luck fucking sucks...
on another note, the ONE day my phone is off because I couldnt pay the bill on the due date I get a call, the guy emailed me, I call him back today and the position was filled, job was local and the pay was decent.
my luck fucking sucks...
krameriffic
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I graduated last May with a 3.9 in an engineering physics program of great renown in the area (Colorado School of Mines). A lot of companies target that school and about 90% of graduates get jobs within the first few months, but my problem was a lack of preparation during my time there. I was absolutely certain that I wanted to go to graduate school in a particular field (high energy theoretical physics) until I actually did professional level research in it. I learned that I really, really didn't want to do that for the rest of my life, and the grad school commitment was not for me.
After that I pulled a bit of a 180, but I had a lack of industry and field experience in engineering, so my search took a long time. I'm kind of happy that it did though, because Lockheed Martin was basically my number 1 choice, and I had numerous interviews for other positions that would have been just OK. I probably wouldn't have been as happy with many of those jobs as I expect to be with this one. I finally found a way in with Lockheed though, so I'm hoping for a bright future now that I can get some real experience under my belt.
Definitely.
It also doesn't help I have doubts about the career choice I've spent 3 years training for.
My goals in life are a mess at the moment.
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