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Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:19 am to LouisianaLady
Last three jobs I’ve had:
1.) Recruited by my former Boss in #3 below.
2.) Started my own business (which I still run today) just before Job #3 came open.
3.) Reached out to my current Boss and asked which metal fence I needed to chew through in order to get a job working for them.
Number 3 was pure assertiveness. I had no true knowledge of the job but was eager to learn and wanted the opportunity when others who were more experienced shied away.
Number 2 was that and a combination of boredom and vision to know money could be made doing it that others were leaving on the table.
Number 1 was after building a reputation at Number 3 that got all the way back to my Boss who had left for bigger and better after I got on. Had no intent on leaving or doing anything other than moving upward in my organization. Being courted like that professionally is an incredibly gratifying feeling when you aren’t expecting it.
As an aside, the current job has been the most humbling, frustrating and rewarding experience of my life. Even beyond owning my own bidness.
1.) Recruited by my former Boss in #3 below.
2.) Started my own business (which I still run today) just before Job #3 came open.
3.) Reached out to my current Boss and asked which metal fence I needed to chew through in order to get a job working for them.
Number 3 was pure assertiveness. I had no true knowledge of the job but was eager to learn and wanted the opportunity when others who were more experienced shied away.
Number 2 was that and a combination of boredom and vision to know money could be made doing it that others were leaving on the table.
Number 1 was after building a reputation at Number 3 that got all the way back to my Boss who had left for bigger and better after I got on. Had no intent on leaving or doing anything other than moving upward in my organization. Being courted like that professionally is an incredibly gratifying feeling when you aren’t expecting it.
As an aside, the current job has been the most humbling, frustrating and rewarding experience of my life. Even beyond owning my own bidness.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:22 am to philly444
With my gender studies degree from a private college that cost $30,000 per semester. Now I’m stuck paying over $200,000 in student debt that I’ll
never be able to pay off, so everyone that makes money should have to pay my student debt for my stupid decision
never be able to pay off, so everyone that makes money should have to pay my student debt for my stupid decision
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:24 am to OweO
quote:dude you are always slouched in a chair being driven by a joy stick, that sounds relaxing to me.
When I am in a suit in tie I am not relaxed. Anyway..
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:34 am to philly444
After grad school I was having a hard time getting hired. My Uncle recommended I reach out to his college roommate (who I have known my whole life). He offered me an entry level role and I moved up pretty quickly.
My current role, one of my best friends works for the company in Seattle and sent me the job posting, said I would be a good fit. I applied and got the job.
My current role, one of my best friends works for the company in Seattle and sent me the job posting, said I would be a good fit. I applied and got the job.
This post was edited on 10/31/20 at 8:35 am
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:36 am to philly444
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:44 am to philly444
.....and there is no job
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:47 am to philly444
Continually worked my way up... busted my arse... Become an expert at each level and move up to the next one
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:53 am to philly444
The in-house company recruiter had been calling
Me for 4 years. I finally listened and look a position with them. It has paid off well for me.
Me for 4 years. I finally listened and look a position with them. It has paid off well for me.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:54 am to philly444
Worked on a project team. Current boss was on that team. When the project was over they asked if I wanted to jump ship. Offered no employees reporting to me, work from home ( prev. commute was an hour), raise and better bonus structure. Didn’t think twice.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 8:59 am to SuperSaint
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dude you are always slouched in a chair being driven by a joy stick, that sounds relaxing to me.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:00 am to philly444
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How did you get your current job?
I just kept showing up everyday for 13 years then eventually bought the company and here we are
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:02 am to philly444
College interview 25 years ago.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:09 am to sta4ever
quote:Oh I get it. You’re like... making a point. Very clever
With my gender studies degree from a private college that cost $30,000 per semester. Now I’m stuck paying over $200,000 in student debt that I’ll
never be able to pay off, so everyone that makes money should have to pay my student debt for my stupid decision
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:16 am to philly444
Recruiter via LinkedIn, a lot of work in my field is found this way.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:19 am to philly444
I was recruited of sorts.
Work hard, be consistent, and demonstrate results, and they come to you.
Work hard, be consistent, and demonstrate results, and they come to you.
This post was edited on 10/31/20 at 9:23 am
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:21 am to philly444
I had experience, but actually met the person at a bar, also. 11 years ago, now.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:25 am to philly444
I’m a VP at my company. I honestly never got a job by ‘knowing a guy that got me in. I’ve worked for 5 corporations in 20 years all receiving a minimum of one promotion while with each and promotions while transitioning.
Once you become respected in your industry people seek you out. My current company, and the one prior sought me out at times I wasn’t even looking.
Once you become respected in your industry people seek you out. My current company, and the one prior sought me out at times I wasn’t even looking.
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:29 am to philly444
I was picking up trash on the side of the road (court ordered). Starting talking to the guy next to me and told him I wanted to get into commercial construction. He referred me to a local GC here in BR and I worked with them for 3 years.
Happy gameday, Geaux Tigers!
Happy gameday, Geaux Tigers!
Posted on 10/31/20 at 9:29 am to philly444
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at a bar
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chatted with them for a few minutes and find out the guy is a big wig
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ask if I want a job
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double my current salary.
You’re never going to hear from this guy again. Either he was drunk and f’ing with you or drunk and has no memory of who you are this morning.
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