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Repairs are what my father does, general machining can be as easy as pushing a green button and comparing the results to a blueprint.
If you told them you were a hard, organized worker with experience in construction and the ability to read a tape measure (I've met WAY too many "machinists" that can't) you'd probably get a call back
One of the best things that happened to me was losing my competitive status. no shit. I was a content govt employee when I got busted in 08 for growing. After the dust cleared and tears dried, I found myself unable to apply at work Id done for others all my life. Ive since started my own business and I wont ever give away my best to another for profit. I started out cutting firewwod and have turned that into a year round odd jobs/labor/nasty job service that works better than any of my carreers did. :) Dont be surprised that "success" will probably ignore your plans, brother.
My son is in same boat, but without any experience. Graduated with a BS in Biology from a prestigious LAC and cann't even get an interview. All jobs require at least 1 year experience. If you don't have the experience, program screens out your application right away. Quite a dillema, you can not get 1 years experience unless you have 1 years experience.
Thanks a lot for the suggestion brother! I'll definitely check it out.
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your child ! ! I too felt this way BUT it is EASILY the coolest thing on the Planet. The little one looks up at you with all assurances that YOU are the coolest thing on the Planet.
Oh - talk to the little one 24/7...It really engages them.....
On the other note...Terribly sorry about the job situation. An interesting idea Id like to pass to you and others in a similar situation....
Had a friend go volunteer at Hab' For Humaniity (to A-learn a new trade B-help the community cuz he's like that) and he ended up with a job by the end of the day. He believed that the confluence of events in that you have companies (contractors) who are those that believe in giving back meeting those willing to volunteer and what better enviroment to look for a future employee than in a volunteer setting. ...the company sees people that want to help show up to volunteer and that comp's the perfect comp' to ask for an opportunity as they're very likely to give it to you.......Its an interesting "current" in the ocean of employment - no lie.
As explained by my pal....
My son is in same boat, but without any experience. Graduated with a BS in Biology from a prestigious LAC and cann't even get an interview. All jobs require at least 1 year experience. If you don't have the experience, program screens out your application right away. Quite a dillema, you can not get 1 years experience unless you have 1 years experience.
Sage advice.:) Dont be surprised that "success" will probably ignore your plans, brother.
It's a pain trying to verify employment, like, a HUGE pain. My husband has run into this problem with his company's HR department when he's tried to hire nationals from other countries, and they tend to say things like they can't verify references or get a hold of the previous employer, OR, they literally cannot communicate with the previous employer.Why would your work in China be held against you? If I was an employer I'd be very interested in someone that has allowed their talents to take them other places in the world.
I was thinking along the lines of the JET program or other employment abroad type situations that were easy to track/reference/etc. Totally makes sense as to why there would be problems tho; I didn't think about the other stuff you mentioned.It's a pain trying to verify employment, like, a HUGE pain. My husband has run into this problem with his company's HR department when he's tried to hire nationals from other countries, and they tend to say things like they can't verify references or get a hold of the previous employer, OR, they literally cannot communicate with the previous employer.
Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your child ! ! I too felt this way BUT it is EASILY the coolest thing on the Planet. The little one looks up at you with all assurances that YOU are the coolest thing on the Planet.
Oh - talk to the little one 24/7...It really engages them.....
On the other note...Terribly sorry about the job situation. An interesting idea Id like to pass to you and others in a similar situation....
Had a friend go volunteer at Hab' For Humaniity (to A-learn a new trade B-help the community cuz he's like that) and he ended up with a job by the end of the day. He believed that the confluence of events in that you have companies (contractors) who are those that believe in giving back meeting those willing to volunteer and what better enviroment to look for a future employee than in a volunteer setting. ...the company sees people that want to help show up to volunteer and that comp's the perfect comp' to ask for an opportunity as they're very likely to give it to you.......Its an interesting "current" in the ocean of employment - no lie.
As explained by my pal....
After literally 100 job applications I've still come up empty handed. It's a bad feeling having a college degree and being turned down for dozens of entry level jobs only asking for a high school diploma or "equivalent". I've got 5+ years of management experience and I can't even get a job as an assistant manager of a McDonald's.
My wife's mom is a professor in China and she's talked to the dean and basically got me a full ride scholarship into a masters program out there. I don't want to go back to China yet because I know this time I'll end up being there for 10-15 years before returning, but I have to find a way to support this kid. It's sad that I can't even find a bare minimum job in my own country but another country is willing to offer me everything I need for my wife and child.
Every single day my stress gets worse, and I've started drinking at night just to get some sleep. I don't want to go back to China, but I think I'm at the end of my rope guys. I've really appreciated the support, and kind words, but I may be out of options now. My wife has a sonogram today (our first picture of our baby), and ultimately I have to do whatever it takes to take care of this child. I don't have the money to afford the medical costs of our baby without insurance.
I'm holding out hope that something will come up before I leave in 3 weeks, but reality has a way of jumping in and biting me on the ass.
Kas
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