Unemployment Looming
I guess I will bring this here. I don't do so to invoke pity, or sympathy. Just to inform.
I will be out of a job one week from today.
I have had one interview. I also have knowledge of another UT position that I would dearly like to have. So things are not entirely bleak.
But, if anyone is in need of a worker - I have work experience in graphic design, web design, social media (ack!) - but am willing to do just about anything for a decent paycheck. I would appreciate a heads up.
Thanks.
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
― Leo Tolstoy
There's some pretty sophisticated temp agencies out there. I have signed up with two so far. One is a general temp service, warehouse work etc and one is a "skilled trades" temp agency.
Skilled temp called me yesterday about a bobcat/skid steer/backhoe gig that will 18$ an hour and last for several
Months. I interview next week.
The warehouse temp gig is paying 12$ which is not bad.
I know there are temp services that specialize in clerical, technical, engineering, architectural etc.
Of course I am in Nashville so there are a lot more options but it's worth taking a peek. The applications are usually generic 2 pages or so and of course a resume helps a lot.
And if they ask you if you know how to drive a skid steer, fer Christ sakes, just say yeah!
You'll be able to catch up with the x-con set and you might get paid daily!
Good luck!! You won't be out of work long!!
Last edited by Keef Riffers; 01-03-2013 at 12:01 PM.
"If God manifested Himself to us here He would do so in the form of a spray can advertised onTV." ~ PKD
Originally Posted by Keef Riffers
No. You pull your hat forward with a thumb & index and push your chaw to the other side of your bottom lip with your tongue and say: operate, mam.
So, is the $18 takehome? What is the fee/percentage for the service, and do they 1099 you?
Rocky, best to you. I get the feeling some things are opening up. And you have skills that many people want these days. Although I keep applying for full-time positions I think I have several things working against me not the least of which is I write this loud-mouthed liberal-leaning column for the local rag. I don't think employers know what to think of that. And the freelance seems a bit freer. Maybe.
Any way, good luck.
And like you, I don't look for pitty, so much as to inform that I too am looking and willing.
It's been a shitty week, but I do have an interview in the morning.
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
― Leo Tolstoy
It went well. We'll see next week.
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
― Leo Tolstoy
You'll do great!
In the wardrobe of my soul, you're the section labeled shirts. - Canyons of your mind, Bonzo Dog Band.
"Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
2007 winning entry from an annual contest at Texas A&M University calling for the most appropriate definition of a contemporary term.
Anybody have any stables that need mucked out?
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
― Leo Tolstoy
That was my favorite job, ever. I've only had 6 jobs; 3 or them were farm hand and the last was on a horse farm. I miss those days. WUOT classical was on by the time we were sweeping the aisle. Fell in love with the farmer's daughter. It was good for a while but I wasn't ready to marry when she was so we fell out and I hit the road doing this. Still running, but with a little limp. Someday I might get back to cleaning stalls.
Good luck to you, Rocky. The ones that are passing are just making way for the right one to land.
Thanks earlnemo.
What maybe my favorite job was as a pipe layer during the summers of my early college years. It was hard, dirty, hot work. But I always felt I accomplished something at the end of the day. It may have only been a few lengths of pipe, or it could have been a quarter mile worth in soft, loamy earth. Come quitting time you could always look back and see exactly what you had worked, sweat, and bled for.
I am probably too old for something like that today.
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”
― Leo Tolstoy
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