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re: Am finding out the hard way no one wants to hire a 37 yr guy for anything.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:47 pm to lsutigerfan1976
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:47 pm to lsutigerfan1976
Start your own insurance business as a broker. My uncle did that recently selling for Nationwide..has his own company selling their insurance. He is making bank on it right now
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Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:47 pm to Michael J Cocks
Question OP? Are you married and/or do you have children?
If no to both questions, your prospects become almost endless if you're willing to travel. Also, look into truck driving. I was working with a 35 year old LPN that quit his job last week to drive a truck making upwards of 5K a week.
If no to both questions, your prospects become almost endless if you're willing to travel. Also, look into truck driving. I was working with a 35 year old LPN that quit his job last week to drive a truck making upwards of 5K a week.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:48 pm to lsutigerfan1976
This is like the toughest job market in history
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:48 pm to OMLandshark
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No one lasts long at that job or in North Dakota.
I had a cousin that did it and said it took years off hi life in a few short months. You are also living in camps full of other men for months at a time. He said it was almost like prison.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:50 pm to lsutigerfan1976
I am not trolling anyone. I am sorry if i came across the wrong way. Yeah interviewing for stupid jobs that i was hoping to get till something better comes along is plain awkward. I went to Tmobile to apply for a full time sales position selling phones and i had someone that looked half my age interviewing me with this look like i was her dad. 
Anyhow if anyone knows of anyone i can talk to. That is not putting me on. That is serious, that can help out. Let me know. Thanks.
Anyhow if anyone knows of anyone i can talk to. That is not putting me on. That is serious, that can help out. Let me know. Thanks.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:50 pm to Rickety Cricket
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Right now you wreak of unemployment and nobody wants to hire someone like that
Yeah you know I had a hard time getting going in Austin at first and this was always so frustrating. Like just because someone hasn't had a job in X amount of time that somehow makes them unhireable? I just don't get it.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:52 pm to Draconian Sanctions
It's just a stigma. Like someone else said, the person looking at your resume is assuming you got fired or laid off for a reason. You can overcome it by explaining what happened, but it is an initial obstacle that you have to deal with.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:52 pm to lsutigerfan1976
Don't settle for anything. List your skills and past education and go from there.
No one wants to hire anyone who just wants a job. Be strong and head in a direction where you have the greatest passion. Don't seem desperate for just any position. I realize you have to take care of yourself financially but if you have a passion for something like electronics or sales, then market yourself to those industries and the passion and desire that you have will sell itself to potential employers.
Try watching some Tony Robbins videos on the Internet. Take your future career step by step. Find out what you are good at and what you like to do. If you must work at a supermarket for three months, then do that. But the Internet is a big place. Being almost 40 can be somewhat depressing but hey, at least you have lived almost 40 years. You know what to do and not do. You should be more responsible than most 22 or 23 years old young men who are just looking for their next fix or income.
Position yourself with experience and maturity. Organize a resume and get your name out there in something you enjoy doing. Don't give up.
God bless !!
No one wants to hire anyone who just wants a job. Be strong and head in a direction where you have the greatest passion. Don't seem desperate for just any position. I realize you have to take care of yourself financially but if you have a passion for something like electronics or sales, then market yourself to those industries and the passion and desire that you have will sell itself to potential employers.
Try watching some Tony Robbins videos on the Internet. Take your future career step by step. Find out what you are good at and what you like to do. If you must work at a supermarket for three months, then do that. But the Internet is a big place. Being almost 40 can be somewhat depressing but hey, at least you have lived almost 40 years. You know what to do and not do. You should be more responsible than most 22 or 23 years old young men who are just looking for their next fix or income.
Position yourself with experience and maturity. Organize a resume and get your name out there in something you enjoy doing. Don't give up.
God bless !!
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:55 pm to Rickety Cricket
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First thing you need to realize is that you aren't above any job.
I had to swallow my pride on this. I moved from Phoenix in August where I was contacted by the DOD to sell military surplus. Was doing well for myself but wanted to get back in the South. Moved to Nashville and have been running into dead ends ever since. Finally bit the bullet any took a job as General Manager of a Krystal's. Job sucks and it's long hours for little pay but I'm paying the bills until I can find something better.
I'm still young (27) so I know it's only a matter of time before I do find a real job.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:56 pm to Porker Face
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This is like the toughest job market in history
bullshite, I have to bus guys in from the valley (Brownsville/McAllen) area regularly because of this shitty arse work force we have.
Local's- Work them 35 hours & they quit. Not enough hours.
Work them 45 hours & they quit. Working me to hard,
I'm not a machine.
Complete bullshite, everybody wants a hand out.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:57 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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Yeah you know I had a hard time getting going in Austin at first and this was always so frustrating. Like just because someone hasn't had a job in X amount of time that somehow makes them unhireable? I just don't get it.
Because having a job already means you are at least competent and stable enough for a company to value giving you money. If you don't have a job, there is a reason why. It may be a perfectly good reason, but there is a greater chance that you may have issues... Like you might be a communist who wants to lead a union movement at whatever place of business hires you.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 9:59 pm to Golfer
quote:Disagree. As someone who has interviewed many people for jobs, I can tell you that "caring for a sick relative" is one of the top bullshite responses by prospective employees in regard to a huge gap in employment dates. I guess you have no chose if this is the case, but personally, I'd prefer they think I'm independently wealthy and don't really need a job rather than "caring for a sick relative."
This. You need to be upfront in your cover-letter about your gap in employment and that your Mom's health is no longer a factor for your employment.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 10:00 pm to Michael J Cocks
quote:I didn't want to say it but this this this. I work for a trucking company. A good, reliable truck driver could probably go on a killing spree, become a communist, and tell a bunch of kids santa clause didn't exist and we'd be asking how that affected his availability.
Also, look into truck driving.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 10:02 pm to dpd901
To the OP
#1 I definitely agree that you need to put your Mom's sickness in your cover letter so the person knows what they are about to see and already have an explanation for what they are about to see. They may think it's BS but it's better than just having nothing at all.
#2 I would also try to contact someone in a position of authority at the type of place you would like to work and just ask them to look over your resume and give you some pointers as to what you can do to maximize your chances with potential employers. You'd be surprised how willing people are to talk to you when you're not asking them for money or a job.
#3 If you end up taking a shite job, you should also volunteer on the side doing something you're interested in that can also be utilized on your resume. I realize that having a job, volunteering AND looking for a good job is more than a full plate but it will at least get you back into some kind of a workforce.
#1 I definitely agree that you need to put your Mom's sickness in your cover letter so the person knows what they are about to see and already have an explanation for what they are about to see. They may think it's BS but it's better than just having nothing at all.
#2 I would also try to contact someone in a position of authority at the type of place you would like to work and just ask them to look over your resume and give you some pointers as to what you can do to maximize your chances with potential employers. You'd be surprised how willing people are to talk to you when you're not asking them for money or a job.
#3 If you end up taking a shite job, you should also volunteer on the side doing something you're interested in that can also be utilized on your resume. I realize that having a job, volunteering AND looking for a good job is more than a full plate but it will at least get you back into some kind of a workforce.
This post was edited on 2/24/14 at 10:06 pm
Posted on 2/24/14 at 10:02 pm to beaverfever
What are some other recession proof job other than plumbing? I'm honestly asking. I have no clue.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 10:03 pm to Voorhies7
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everybody wants a hand out.
That is one thing that i am not looking for. I am not looking for someone to take care of me. I am 37 divorced, no kids. I want to take care of myself. I hate being dependent on someone for anything. I would actually commute to NOLA everyday if the money was right, and paid at least for my gas. It is rough out there. Anyone who does not think so. Go to Monster or one of these job sites. You would be surprised on the lack of good employment. And i do not want this to turn into a poli thread. The only advice i have for anyone who does not like their job. Be grateful for it. Cause its rough finding anything that pays enough for you to take care of yourself these days.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 10:06 pm to lsutigerfan1976
quote:Trucking dude, seriously.
divorced, no kids.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 10:09 pm to lsutigerfan1976
UPS/FedEx drivers do pretty well. You try them? Seems like they're always hiring.
Posted on 2/24/14 at 10:10 pm to lsutigerfan1976
Well, I'm looking for 4 front end developers and 1 iOS developer, so if anyone is looking or knows of anyone looking, then let me know.
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