Posted: 9/13/2008 5:36:19 PM EDT
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Ok, this officially sucks. I have been out of work since July before I left my previous job to go to my guard AT and Was gone to Fort Drum for about 3 1/2 weeks. Well now I am out of a job and have been shooting off resume's constantly and can't find work worth a damn. I have been trying Craigslist, monster, and local contacts but there just don't seem to be any jobs around that want me. I can't figure out why I seem to be so undesirable int he job market, I have some excellent references with major international corporations, I have some limited military experience and office experience as well. It just baffles me that I can't find work and it's really killing me. I recently dropped my active duty Army commission for a number of personal reasons, the biggest of which is I have absolutely no desire to spend the 4 or more years as an Ordnance officer. I love the Army but that is not how I want to spend my career and end up hating the military. While I realise this seems like many to be a very poor choice, for me it was the right thing to do. I am staying enlisted in my guard unit which I love. I knew from the get go that I was losing a whole hell of a lot more than I was gaining but I didn't think it would take so long to find a job. I've applied for such menial things as office administrative work, a secretary, I've done that job before for a major corporation and it was actually a pretty decent gig for what it was. I've sent resume's in to Sikorsky as well since I figured the fact I already have a secret security clearance would help but apparently not. I have bills piling up and no prospect of employment in my future... again, this sucks... Anyone else feeling the hurt of the current economy in their job hunt? Steve |
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We are booming in the metal industry where I work In North Haven, CT. We are a metal fabrication shop that works with alloy of Stainless Steels and other alloys such as Inconel 600, 230, 330, 304, 601, 601, 400 Series & Titanium. They weld, bend, roll metals of all sizes and thicknesses. Not too many places booming the past couple years though. We are on 48 + hours. 6am to 5:50 monday though Thursday and 6am-3:30 on Friday. Soon we will be working Saturdays as well 6am-12:00pm. I hope you find something and hold onto it when you get it. Good luck! |
damn,I am in shelton thats pretty close. I probally dont have the qualifications to do anything there though 
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Does your fab shop have any laser cutting needs that it would be interested in subbing out? |
I've applied to a few financial services positions in Stamford but they all require at least 1-2 years of experience. |
Are you new to the work force or just trying to break into the industry? |
New to the work force. |
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I feel for you on the job search and on making a move in the army for the better. I was in the similar boat back in 2002. The computer market tanked shortly after 11 Sep. I couldn't find any stable jobs or consulting work. I collected unemployment and accumulated tons of debt in those 9months. After working a few dead end jobs, I finally landed my current job. My company supplies 98% of the products McDs uses/sells. I've been with the company for over 4yrs now. I make what I was making in computers, but have access to overtime whenever I need it. This past year, I've finally returned to pre-unemployment stability. I also gave up on the Army reserves in 1998, giving up my chance to become a NCO. I was tried of the lacking discipline, lack of quality leadership, lack of training, respect and laziness I experienced in my unit. I miss alot of fun I had in the military, but it was worth the dread I felt every drill weekend. You have tough it out, doing your best to avoid gaining more debt. |
The computer market was starting to tank well before 9/11. I lost my job in November of that year due to the tech market falling off. And to think I left my job of 12 years in February of that same year to get in to the tech industry 
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You should have looked into the guard, from what I understand it's alot different than the reserves, but again alot of that is unit/MOS dependent, I am a 31B MP and wouldn't give it up for anything right now. If you miss it, you should consider looking at teh guard and getting back in, drop me a line if you are interested, i might be able to help you out. A friend and fellow ARFCOMer hooked me up with a job opportunity, I went and interviewed and so far so good. Right now it looks good, I REALLY want this job so I hope it works out. Wish me luck, and to everyone else, best of luck guys, this sucks. Steve |