[Burstey]

This thread has been pure enjoyment to me. I am currently 20 years old, living near Chicago and sort of in the same situation as TheAxiom . I personally work at a Geek Squad (LOLOLOL) to help pay for school, which I am currently a Jr and mods for my car. I'm completely miserable there... The managers are beyond ruthless towards myself because they all think I am a "rich kid", because I currently drive an e92 M3. The money was earned through multiple different incomes since freshman year of high school. I just like cars... lol. I hope you find something OP, because I feel for you 100%. Seeing the amount of support in this thread was awesome, so cheers to everyone in here.

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by Burstey

I personally work at a Geek Squad (LOLOLOL) to help pay for school, which I am currently a Jr and mods for my car. I'm completely miserable there...

I hate your kind, sir

Screw the haters and enjoy driving your ///M. Period.

[gtron]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Can I find a new job here too? I'm a pharmacist in retail for 20 years and want something different that pays me equally.

can you provide payment for career advise in pill form?

jk haha

[Stage1]

I've been laid off once when I was younger, but recently have changed jobs twice on my own choice. Find a good recruiter that you like working with. They will bring you the jobs instead of you having to hunt through craigs, indeed, etc. I used the same recruiter both times. They are very motivated as they get a nice cut when they place you somewhere. Best of luck

[Taskmaster]

Staying up late tonight to work on my resume, send out some applications, and do some research on other things. I've been sick, and keep passing out early.

1 upside...7hr of PTO every 2 weeks, now if I just had time to use...

[Taskmaster]

Thanks everyone fot the support and advice, gives me a lot to think about. I'm (of course) on my phone, so I can't dole out the 'appreciate' button like I normally would. And the full browser is just too annoying to use.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Bobble

My personal LinkedIn profile is at least 10 years old and one of my skills on it is DOS 3.0 and people still email me. They don't even read it or they would run from it.

Hey, we should link up! The first virus I removed was installed from DOS3.1 3.5" installation disks that didn't even have a write hole punched in the corner.

[F30lolz]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Thanks everyone fot the support and advice, gives me a lot to think about. I'm (of course) on my phone, so I can't dole out the 'appreciate' button like I normally would. And the full browser is just too annoying to use.

I know of someone in the Tampa area. Let me see if she knows of anything. What is it that you do again? I know you already mentioned it but I'm just too lazy now to look

[Taskmaster]

Originally Posted by F30lolz

I know of someone in the Tampa area. Let me see if she knows of anything. What is it that you do again? I know you already mentioned it but I'm just too lazy now to look

Work for a healthcare company doing boring work (that originally didn't sign on for) but I came from sales previously, and can do anything pretty much.

[Jashley73]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Work for a healthcare company doing boring work (that originally didn't sign on for) but I came from sales previously, and can do anything pretty much.

Except math...?

[Jashley73]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

Manufacturing seems interesting, but I had it in my mind I wanted to do mechanical engineering. That didn't last very long and I found myself dabbling along - long story short, logic and reasoning are my strong areas, and things like social sciences just click for me. I even took a practice LSAT class and scored well enough that the instructor thought I showed some real potential. Anyhow, my biggest concern is school - when you're wasting around watching your Ex graduate, and you realize you wrote her papers for class....it puts things into perspective.

It literally burns me with rage.

Not to keep beating the same drum, but...

Your logic and reasoning skills are far more desirable as an "engineer" than any formal or technical training.(I use the word "engineer" loosley, as it's a term that's been whored to the point of being near meaningless...) If you really are strong with logic and reasoning, look into industrial programming. CNC, Robots, PLC - any of these require logical/reasoning mindsets, otherwise, you're just learning a new "language," but you need the logical/reasoning in order to have a good understanding of what's going on. I'll shut up about manufacturing, but just look into it if you're even remotely interested. Oh, you've done sales too? - Again, another skill set that makes you more desirable, and opens up more doors and possibilities.

Best way to find a job? Networking. And I mean the ole' fashioned way. As I type this, I'm sitting at breakfast in a hotel restaurant, about to go to a local manufacturing related trade show. I hear some guys at the table beside me talking about a seminar session at the show, and kindly ask them "what time is that session?" We strike up a light conversation, find out that we're from the same town, and then their next question, all in the same breath, is, "Oh Yeah? You're a Machinist? When can you start...?" God's honest truth...

(Shameless plug: Remember me talking about manufacturing jobs being in demand...?)

Anyway, my point is, the best way to get a job, is to get out there and talk to real people, face to face. Sure linkedin and facebook and all that silly internet stuff has some merit, but nothing like talking and meeting a real person...

[Taskmaster]

Originally Posted by Jashley73

Not to keep beating the same drum, but...

Your logic and reasoning skills are far more desirable as an "engineer" than any formal or technical training.(I use the word "engineer" loosley, as it's a term that's been whored to the point of being near meaningless...) If you really are strong with logic and reasoning, look into industrial programming. CNC, Robots, PLC - any of these require logical/reasoning mindsets, otherwise, you're just learning a new "language," but you need the logical/reasoning in order to have a good understanding of what's going on. I'll shut up about manufacturing, but just look into it if you're even remotely interested. Oh, you've done sales too? - Again, another skill set that makes you more desirable, and opens up more doors and possibilities.

Best way to find a job? Networking. And I mean the ole' fashioned way. As I type this, I'm sitting at breakfast in a hotel restaurant, about to go to a local manufacturing related trade show. I hear some guys at the table beside me talking about a seminar session at the show, and kindly ask them "what time is that session?" We strike up a light conversation, find out that we're from the same town, and then their next question, all in the same breath, is, "Oh Yeah? You're a Machinist? When can you start...?" God's honest truth...

(Shameless plug: Remember me talking about manufacturing jobs being in demand...?)

Anyway, my point is, the best way to get a job, is to get out there and talk to real people, face to face. Sure linkedin and facebook and all that silly internet stuff has some merit, but nothing like talking and meeting a real person...

Awesome!

[Taskmaster]

I just had a manager IM me in a meeting to scold me. They stated something, a coworkers missed it, and I repeated it back.


'I saw you answered a question'

Me 'Yes, it was already stated and I repeated the answer'

Her 'well let them answer it'

While our side conversation is happening, there are 3 others doing the same thing. I get the idea of it, but I'm positive she said nothing to them, as this continued throught the meeting.

Over it already. Recovering from a small cold and little rest, but my mind is already working ovetime.

[Taskmaster]

I found out yesterday there is an app. Wow.

[bimmette]

Originally Posted by TheAxiom

I found out yesterday there is an app. Wow.

Oh man, you're a little slow. No wonder you're gonna lose your job.
Kidding, kidding! Don't kill me

[F30lolz]

OP, I'm currently in contact with my connection in the Tampa area and I'll report back.

[John 070]

Originally Posted by Bobble

Exactly as a hiring manager in the IT field whenever I get a LinkedIn response it's from some cold calling recruiter who does not even know what I support or what my group does. IMO you are much better off dealing with someone who has a true presence in an industry rather than someone trying to fill slots with anything. My personal LinkedIn profile is at least 10 years old and one of my skills on it is DOS 3.0 and people still email me. They don't even read it or they would run from it.

My co. is looking for an expert in DOS 6.3. I like you. If you are as good as you say you are in DOS 3.0, we will teach you what you need to know. It will not be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is. IM me if interested.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by John 070

My co. is looking for an expert in DOS 6.3. I like you. If you are as good as you say you are in DOS 3.0, we will teach you what you need to know. It will not be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is. IM me if interested.

Hey, I even do virus removal in DOS. Can I get a job? Some of my best work was writing autoexec.bat scripts to utilize flip-vga.com to trick friends to stay off the pron sites thinking they got the virus there, AFTER drinking a few pitchers at lunch.

[F30lolz]

TheAxiom , if you are looking for sales in the car business then check out this website Hyundaigiant.com. Also, check your PM for a direct contact looking for employee's.

[V1.47fan]

Originally Posted by gtron

can you provide payment for career advise in pill form?

jk haha

He doesn't like those kinda jokes.

[gtron]

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

He doesn't like those kinda jokes.

so it seems heh

[UncleWede]

It's not like gtron kicked his dog or something