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re: How to Get Job in Private Sector?
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:57 pm to Cajun Revolution
Posted on 5/19/14 at 8:57 pm to Cajun Revolution
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tate retirement is the biggest scam out there unless you work 35 years
Its fine if you never want to explore any other options in life. The state retirement plan is TERRIBLE if you ever would like to look at jobs elsewhere. It's the least portable plan I have ever heard of. You will lose your arse if you wait until 15-20 years out to decide to do something else with your life.
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Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:01 pm to Asgard Device
That's really the main reason I'm looking. It doesn't provide good long-term benefits if I left in say another 5.
I honestly want to stay somewhere and work a solid 30 with the same company. Grow within it or whatever. From what I can tell, once you break into that chemical /manufacturing you're golden.
I honestly want to stay somewhere and work a solid 30 with the same company. Grow within it or whatever. From what I can tell, once you break into that chemical /manufacturing you're golden.
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 9:03 pm
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:01 pm to Cajun Revolution
Try large construction companies, and oilfield. If you want to work you should be able to find something in the oilfield. Go to Lafayette and knock on doors. Do your research.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:02 pm to Cajun Revolution
Read all of the comments, a few observations.
1. Leverage your contacts, sometimes it is as easy as joking about finding a new job to gauge their interest in helping you. You never know what's out there. If it's someone you can trust, just straight up ask them.
2. It's not impossible to get something by cold-applying online(actually how I got my job), but it's incredibly rare. I wouldn't rely on that method one bit, especially if it hasn't been working for 6 YEARS. Have you even had an interview in this time?
3. Have you never asked for a raise? If you are so valuable, I'm sure they could work something out to keep you around.
4. No one is looking out for you, so stop thinking someone is going to find a job or get a raise for you. You have to ask for things you want and sometimes take risks to get them.
1. Leverage your contacts, sometimes it is as easy as joking about finding a new job to gauge their interest in helping you. You never know what's out there. If it's someone you can trust, just straight up ask them.
2. It's not impossible to get something by cold-applying online(actually how I got my job), but it's incredibly rare. I wouldn't rely on that method one bit, especially if it hasn't been working for 6 YEARS. Have you even had an interview in this time?
3. Have you never asked for a raise? If you are so valuable, I'm sure they could work something out to keep you around.
4. No one is looking out for you, so stop thinking someone is going to find a job or get a raise for you. You have to ask for things you want and sometimes take risks to get them.
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 9:05 pm
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:07 pm to Chris Farley
I really should say I've applied casually to a few companies when I saw opening I wanted.
And in the State, it's highly political. You have to run in these power cliques, and even those run in cycles.
I'm good at what I do, but that doesn't really matter. Tons of unqualified people work for the state. And tons of competant ones. They're just hard to find.
And in the State, it's highly political. You have to run in these power cliques, and even those run in cycles.
I'm good at what I do, but that doesn't really matter. Tons of unqualified people work for the state. And tons of competant ones. They're just hard to find.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:10 pm to Cajun Revolution
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Tons of unqualified people work for the state
Especially this state. We are the original socialist state.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:13 pm to glassman
I'm trying to get an internship at a fiberglass shop that will pay about $28/hr for the summer.
You wouldn't happen to know anyone huh Unc?
You wouldn't happen to know anyone huh Unc?
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 9:14 pm
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:14 pm to SuperSaint
This is my attention whore thread bro
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:15 pm to Cajun Revolution
I'm not exactly in the same field, but I did have to leave Louisiana to progress in the supply chain field. I worked for a fairly well known company in Baton Rouge with a very good reputation, but eventually found a job with one of their vendors up in Memphis who happened to be much larger, more well known company that paid much better.
Networking is incredibly important. I can't stress that enough. You need to be willing to move, and it sounds like you might be.
Networking is incredibly important. I can't stress that enough. You need to be willing to move, and it sounds like you might be.
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:16 pm to Cajun Revolution
Not trying to be a dick, but those sound like some classic "I work for the state and punch the clock" excuses. Lots of jobs have cliques and bs politics, not just the state. My company is full of small private school and Ivy League cliques, and I'm the only LSU grad in the company of 1000 people. I've still found a way to get promoted and get raises by simply asking and explaining why I think I deserve it. If you ask around, you'll find how valuable you are to certain people/companies pretty quickly.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:17 pm to Chris Farley
all these people hating on state jobs, I love my job for the state and I could easily get a private sector job with my degree and experience 
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:18 pm to Cajun Revolution
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And in the State, it's highly political. You have to run in these power cliques, and even those run in cycles.
Have you had the pleasure of interacting with Bill Cassidy's sister-in-law?
This post was edited on 5/19/14 at 9:23 pm
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:18 pm to Cajun Revolution
My bad
If you want to peel off and just start your own company, you can shows the ropes and I'll canvass Nola writing grants. We can take over SELa. Maybe get Boosie and Slopes on and there goes Laffy/lakeChuck.... ????.... Profit
If you want to peel off and just start your own company, you can shows the ropes and I'll canvass Nola writing grants. We can take over SELa. Maybe get Boosie and Slopes on and there goes Laffy/lakeChuck.... ????.... Profit
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:19 pm to Chris Farley
I understand that but the state isn't exactly a results oriented atmosphere. Like I said, you're not looking at any rewards unless you're a political appointee. Literally. It's just not a functional environment. It's provided great experience and got me a start, but it's time to make the transition.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:21 pm to SuperSaint
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I'm trying to get an internship at a fiberglass shop that will pay about $28/hr for the summer.
I just sell the stuff, frick working with it.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:21 pm to Cajun Revolution
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I understand that but the state isn't exactly a results oriented atmosphere.
depends on what field you work in.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:23 pm to glassman
That's what I was talking about.... An internship selling glass for about $28/hr... Happen to know anyone, hook a nephew up
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:23 pm to Cajun Revolution
I didn't read all responses so I apologize if I am rehashing certain questions. What would you like to do? Does money solely drive you or potential to make more or even simply personal sense of accomplishments? Figure that out first then proceed. I moved to Houston for my best interests and am relatively happy. If I can help over here I will try but I need to know your situation.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:24 pm to SuperSaint
Grant Writing is smoke and mirrors. I hate doing it. I can't stand selling people on something you have no control over delivering.
I've written some awesome proposals and they don't get funded. You're only as good as the company you write for in some instances. Private religious schools are the worst. Nobody wants to fund those unless it's associated with a Catholic charity.
I've written some awesome proposals and they don't get funded. You're only as good as the company you write for in some instances. Private religious schools are the worst. Nobody wants to fund those unless it's associated with a Catholic charity.
Posted on 5/19/14 at 9:25 pm to Cajun Revolution
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Grant Writing is smoke and mirrors.
I'd hate your job too
frick grant writing
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