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Is it easiier get a job when your currently working ?
Jobless and Frustrated NTers check in VOL. WE NOT-WORKIN!!!
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s0lefunk
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I've had more success landing interviews while still employed. I remember being asked on an interview what I had been up to while unemployed when I didnt have a job. So make sure you are doing something to better yourself while looking (ex. certification) and have that story ready.
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Thanks, yes its temp to hire and it's a logistics/dispatch company.
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Whats your opinion on applying for multiple jobs with the same place? Does it hurt your chances?
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After a year and a half of not being able to find steady employment (temp work) and having to move back in with my pops 
{) I finally got a full-time job 
Making enough to get my own place in the spring (no roommates), full benefits + paid overtime, get to wear jeans to work most of the time.
Couldn't be happier man, forreal, good things come to those who wait.....(or damn near overdraft their bank accounts
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{) I finally got a full-time job Making enough to get my own place in the spring (no roommates), full benefits + paid overtime, get to wear jeans to work most of the time.
Couldn't be happier man, forreal, good things come to those who wait.....(or damn near overdraft their bank accounts
)
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damn. I been there bro. Exact scenario and all. My plant had a a 2 week shut down for The 4th of july. 1 week paid, 1 week lay off. Lady on the phone was like, all right we're abiut all set, I just have to out you on hold for a few minutes. Got cut off while ibwas on hold. Said fuxk it, went to my union rep, explained what happen, and she went and faxed all my paperwork the UIA office. 2 weeks later got my $$
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Congratulations fam, it's great to see one of the mainstays in this thread pull out a win.
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CongratulationsAfter a year and a half of not being able to find steady employment (temp work) and having to move back in with my pops () I finally got a full-time job
Making enough to get my own place in the spring (no roommates), full benefits + paid overtime, get to wear jeans to work most of the time.
Couldn't be happier man, forreal, good things come to those who wait.....(or damn near overdraft their bank accounts)
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Congrats famb. I was able to joint the work force again in mid December. It's only part time but it's keeping us from having to move out of our crib.
For those looking for a decent pt gig, lowes is a good spot. They start 10+/hr for any position as far as I know.
For those looking for a decent pt gig, lowes is a good spot. They start 10+/hr for any position as far as I know.
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congrats dude. Great way to start the new year.After a year and a half of not being able to find steady employment (temp work) and having to move back in with my pops
Making enough to get my own place in the spring (no roommates), full benefits + paid overtime, get to wear jeans to work most of the time.
Couldn't be happier man, forreal, good things come to those who wait.....(or damn near overdraft their bank accounts
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Well after bartending for a while in ND I was able to make some connects to get back in the oil field. I'll be working on a rotation, 5 weeks on 1 week off. I'll be working as a rigger/swapper moving oil rigs from one location to another. I've worked pipeline labor and as a welders helper before but I have no experience in this part of the oil field. It's gonna be hard work with lots of hours, probably around 80-100 a week but I should be ok. Not really worried about the work as I am about the cold...glad I start Monday and not tomorrow seeing that its supposed to be -60 with the windchill 
I'll only be working 2, maybe 3 rotations total and then I'll be taking care of some other things that I need to in my life. Pay is decent for the type of work and they provide housing and food, so hopefully I'll be able to save up a nice little chunk and make some more connects just in case things don't work out and I have to come back to ND.
For those that are looking for work and don't mind relocating, take a serious look at ND. Just go to craigslist or indeed.com and look up jobs in North Dakota. There are tons of jobs out here if you don't mind sacrificing some comforts to make good money. I would suggest getting your CDL and getting OSHA certifications. If you give no dambs and just want to make money look into working on a rig. I was offered a position on a rig as a roughneck but I'm not about that life. Company offered $26/hr $125 per diem (just for showing up), double pay on Sundays if you're in OT, 10% of your earnings at the end of the year as your xmas bonus, and housing if needed. Most guys were making about $12k-$16k a month. Didn't take the job tho seeing that 6 people died last year working for them and a few others lost a few fingers :x But if your not about that life either, there are tons of jobs that pay well that are a lot safer in a variety of fields. Most entry level jobs out here start at about $18/hr plus per diem,its about $70k-$80k to start with no experience which is pretty good IMO. Only downside is that housing is expensive at the moment so most people come out here with a trailer or RV and live in those to start.
One of the things I've learned while being out here is that you have to network. Talk to everyone and anyone you meet at work or outside of work. There are a lot of people that are willing to help someone get a job if they see someone is willing to work. For those of you that are still looking for work, don't give up! Keep looking and stay positive! Good luck to all those still looking!
I'll only be working 2, maybe 3 rotations total and then I'll be taking care of some other things that I need to in my life. Pay is decent for the type of work and they provide housing and food, so hopefully I'll be able to save up a nice little chunk and make some more connects just in case things don't work out and I have to come back to ND.
For those that are looking for work and don't mind relocating, take a serious look at ND. Just go to craigslist or indeed.com and look up jobs in North Dakota. There are tons of jobs out here if you don't mind sacrificing some comforts to make good money. I would suggest getting your CDL and getting OSHA certifications. If you give no dambs and just want to make money look into working on a rig. I was offered a position on a rig as a roughneck but I'm not about that life. Company offered $26/hr $125 per diem (just for showing up), double pay on Sundays if you're in OT, 10% of your earnings at the end of the year as your xmas bonus, and housing if needed. Most guys were making about $12k-$16k a month. Didn't take the job tho seeing that 6 people died last year working for them and a few others lost a few fingers
:x But if your not about that life either, there are tons of jobs that pay well that are a lot safer in a variety of fields. Most entry level jobs out here start at about $18/hr plus per diem,its about $70k-$80k to start with no experience which is pretty good IMO. Only downside is that housing is expensive at the moment so most people come out here with a trailer or RV and live in those to start.One of the things I've learned while being out here is that you have to network. Talk to everyone and anyone you meet at work or outside of work. There are a lot of people that are willing to help someone get a job if they see someone is willing to work. For those of you that are still looking for work, don't give up! Keep looking and stay positive! Good luck to all those still looking!
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Hated this question when I was unemployed. Like, what do you think?!
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Got a call today from the staffing agency that I went to....I had an interview last Friday with a call center that specializes in shipping and freight..and they want me to start Monday! It still hasn't really sunk in yet...
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Anyone have experience applying for jobs in a state where they currently do not reside? Part of me feels like out of state apps just get thrown in the recycle bin, but then if you use an in state address and they call, they always end up getting annoyed with the fact that you arent currently in the state.
Anyone?
Anyone?
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Not unemployed. But, thought I'd come in here to drop a few things that helped me. When I got out of college I worked for Enterprise Renta car (worst job you could imagine) for a year. I worked there because like most grads you need a job. I absolutely hated the job (10-12hr days) terrible pay and washing cars when need be in dress clothes. I hated it so much it would affect my personal life and I was just miserable. From the moment I got there I was blind applying (applying to every job on the net). And I rarely got called for interviews or any response.
After 6 months there I realized in this day and age you have to do something different and you can't just send a resume in. So, I started talking to every single customer or person that would come into our door. All conversations would eventually lead tome asking where they work/what they do. If I was interested I would show my genuine interest when talking to them exchange numbers/emails/business cards. After a couple months of that I had two opportunities neither I was fond of but it was a way out and was a sign networking was working. Then one day one of my connections I made months earlier told me there was an opening in IT at his company. He sent over my resume to HR and I got hired a week later. It's a dream company best place and environment I've ever been in.
The purpose of my story is to network! And I don't mean the standard networking at job functions, career fairs. I mean networking by literally talking to as many people as you can you never know what connection will come through for you even if its months and months later. These days you have to know someone to get your foot in the door.
Good luck to all those still searching.
After 6 months there I realized in this day and age you have to do something different and you can't just send a resume in. So, I started talking to every single customer or person that would come into our door. All conversations would eventually lead tome asking where they work/what they do. If I was interested I would show my genuine interest when talking to them exchange numbers/emails/business cards. After a couple months of that I had two opportunities neither I was fond of but it was a way out and was a sign networking was working. Then one day one of my connections I made months earlier told me there was an opening in IT at his company. He sent over my resume to HR and I got hired a week later. It's a dream company best place and environment I've ever been in.
The purpose of my story is to network! And I don't mean the standard networking at job functions, career fairs. I mean networking by literally talking to as many people as you can you never know what connection will come through for you even if its months and months later. These days you have to know someone to get your foot in the door.
Good luck to all those still searching.
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Been thinking bout moving out of state as well.....would like some tips from anybody who has done so
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Been thinking bout moving out of state as well.....would like some tips from anybody who has done so
I'm facing that problem as well. Been trying to move out of state. It is definitely an uphill battle. I would suggest calling the company you applied to about a week or so and inquire as to if they will consider you so you know to move on. Tell them you understand that you are from out of state but applied for a reason, not just for your health. I've been trying to get around to it myself, I just don't like talkin about other jobs while I'm at work and the company has the same hours as I do.
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Yea i got a job currently so it would be tough to call except on lunch break, but calling round lunch is always hit or miss ...i'm bout to start the process by researching different cities and the types of jobs/companies they have to offer 1st ...hopefully we all get to where we really wanna beBeen thinking bout moving out of state as well.....would like some tips from anybody who has done so
I'm facing that problem as well. Been trying to move out of state. It is definitely an uphill battle. I would suggest calling the company you applied to about a week or so and inquire as to if they will consider you so you know to move on. Tell them you understand that you are from out of state but applied for a reason, not just for your health. I've been trying to get around to it myself, I just don't like talkin about other jobs while I'm at work and the company has the same hours as I do.
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Right now I am a extra for Phillys stagehands, I'm basically on call, they can call anytime and ask me to work. It's really good bread if you have seniority. (I don't) my goal for this year is to become a member. You have to gross 21500 to get your union card.
It's a sweet gig, I'm only 24 so I feel like by the time I put in 10 years I'll only be 34, and I'll get all the bangin calls.
Jobs vary in pay. Anything after 8 hrs is time and a half, Sundays are double time. I grossed about 12gs last year from May to November. I got no calls in December, and yet to get a call till it picks back up. Technically there's hella work and then in the winter there ain't a dam thing, unless you get a hotel job or go up to NY to work the movies.
But I am optimistic that it should start picking up when it gets warmer.
I did' Made in America, beyonce, led zep, jay z, wwe, PGA tour, ect. Last year. ( my first year ) I really am considering this as my career path.
Since I haven't worked a concert since November, I applied for unemployment. I got a Mac card, and I claim every week, buti won't see nuttin till I do a monetary interview on January 28th. I been thuggin out trying to wait for that date. The good thing is, if I get accepted I get all those weeks all at once.
Can anybody give me some info on the monetary interview? What questions do they ask? What should I avoid saying? Should I have every pay stub I have infront of me when they call? Any help is much appreciated.
It's a sweet gig, I'm only 24 so I feel like by the time I put in 10 years I'll only be 34, and I'll get all the bangin calls.
Jobs vary in pay. Anything after 8 hrs is time and a half, Sundays are double time. I grossed about 12gs last year from May to November. I got no calls in December, and yet to get a call till it picks back up. Technically there's hella work and then in the winter there ain't a dam thing, unless you get a hotel job or go up to NY to work the movies.
But I am optimistic that it should start picking up when it gets warmer.
I did' Made in America, beyonce, led zep, jay z, wwe, PGA tour, ect. Last year. ( my first year ) I really am considering this as my career path.
Since I haven't worked a concert since November, I applied for unemployment. I got a Mac card, and I claim every week, buti won't see nuttin till I do a monetary interview on January 28th. I been thuggin out trying to wait for that date. The good thing is, if I get accepted I get all those weeks all at once.
Can anybody give me some info on the monetary interview? What questions do they ask? What should I avoid saying? Should I have every pay stub I have infront of me when they call? Any help is much appreciated.
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Glad to see other people know what I'm dealing with. Idk how people pull this off successfully, are they quitting their jobs and moving prior to having a job?
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I'd say yeah. I had a 2 week break for the holidays and was like **** that job. Came back chopped it up with my boss, told him I was thinking about quitting, he talked me out of and reiterated it was easier to get another job when you're employed. Networking for my new job, while on my current job
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Where are you planning on moving to?
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New Jersey, looking to work in the Jersey City/NY Area
Sure doesnt feel like it.
I'd say yeah. I had a 2 week break for the holidays and was like **** that job. Came back chopped it up with my boss, told him I was thinking about quitting, he talked me out of and reiterated it was easier to get another job when you're employed. Networking for my new job, while on my current job
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Mad finance jobs right now in Jersey City.
@antidope check your PM
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Eff the government for dragging their feet on unemployment....
