The Winter of G
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I am truly sorry to hear this, Gale. I cannot imagine how yer current situation feels, especially having to take care of a family. I know it might not be much, but if ye ever need something I might do for ye, do not hesitate on a PM. Whatever I might do for ye. And, if the blow on yer cigar collection is too big, once it all settles, let me know. Hold on, mate, for an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. I'll keep ye in me prayers.
OK. You have had three days to feel sorry for your self now get it in gear. Update your resume. Start calling everyone you know. Dont ask for a job just ask for three names. Build your network. Check the local church bulletin for a job networking group. Talk to brothers here that have the same back ground. Network, network, network. Most people look at the calander and throw in the towel till after the holidays. Not you baby. You are going to be the guy the contacts 500 people in the next 30 days and gets the interview because YOU have your shit togather.
It sux, its hard but kick yourself in the butt, stand up and go get that job.
It sux, its hard but kick yourself in the butt, stand up and go get that job.
Wow Chuck, i'm ready to climb moutn everest!!!
And yes, i spent Sunday, my birthday, feeling sorry for myself and pretty much freakin' out. But that was short lived. I'm a problem solver by nature and being unemployed is just another problem that needs solved.
But your'e right, networking is key, and i'm already in the game coach. Already contacted my previous employer, have sent out several resumes, updated mind you, and am certainly not sitting around on my butt. I got a brother who knows some high ups in my industry, and like he always says, it's not what you know, but who you know.
I'm not sweatin things too much at this point; i'm marketable and hey, people like me.
I did however go play some golf today. Shot a lights out round of 33 for 9 holes. It was amazing. it's unbelievable how relaxed you can be when you don't have to worry about a job.
And to answer a few questions, I'm a project manager in the construcion industry, but i'm best suited for the environmental remediation field. That's my niche, but i can probably step into any project management position in the construction industry and be successful. I've managed projects up to $2.3 million and managed approx $7.5 million worth of projects at any given time.
And thanks again to all for the brotherly love. Your thoughts and well wishes are appreciated.
And yes, i spent Sunday, my birthday, feeling sorry for myself and pretty much freakin' out. But that was short lived. I'm a problem solver by nature and being unemployed is just another problem that needs solved.
But your'e right, networking is key, and i'm already in the game coach. Already contacted my previous employer, have sent out several resumes, updated mind you, and am certainly not sitting around on my butt. I got a brother who knows some high ups in my industry, and like he always says, it's not what you know, but who you know.
I'm not sweatin things too much at this point; i'm marketable and hey, people like me.
I did however go play some golf today. Shot a lights out round of 33 for 9 holes. It was amazing. it's unbelievable how relaxed you can be when you don't have to worry about a job.
And to answer a few questions, I'm a project manager in the construcion industry, but i'm best suited for the environmental remediation field. That's my niche, but i can probably step into any project management position in the construction industry and be successful. I've managed projects up to $2.3 million and managed approx $7.5 million worth of projects at any given time.
And thanks again to all for the brotherly love. Your thoughts and well wishes are appreciated.
Gummi Bear
Righteously Indignant
Gale -
You work for a GC or a sub?
I'm an estimator for an electrical sub here in Dallas. There's still a good bit of work going on here (enough so that I've put in 40 hours already, and it's only Wednesday)
Check this market, I'm sure that there's an outfit in your discipline here looking for some good help. San Antonio and Austin were still pretty strong last I checked too.
You work for a GC or a sub?
I'm an estimator for an electrical sub here in Dallas. There's still a good bit of work going on here (enough so that I've put in 40 hours already, and it's only Wednesday)
Check this market, I'm sure that there's an outfit in your discipline here looking for some good help. San Antonio and Austin were still pretty strong last I checked too.
Gale!
Prayers sent... this`ll turn out OK.
I haven`t much to add to the the great advice you`ve received here already.
I was in pretty much the same boat when I was about your age - 3 kids in diapers at the time. During the time i was looking for something permanent (9 months), I
a) took any work I could find to help the savings stretch.
b) thoroughly enjoyed the extra time I had to spend with my family.
Ended up with a job that paid double what I`d been making.
Prayers sent... this`ll turn out OK.
I haven`t much to add to the the great advice you`ve received here already.
I was in pretty much the same boat when I was about your age - 3 kids in diapers at the time. During the time i was looking for something permanent (9 months), I
a) took any work I could find to help the savings stretch.
b) thoroughly enjoyed the extra time I had to spend with my family.
Ended up with a job that paid double what I`d been making.
Dude this has happened to me three times. The first time I rolled up into a ball and decided to "take a month off". Luckily I had out placement and this bitch of counselor came to my house and made me put on a suit and come into the stupid office. I was so pissed that I swore I would never go back but she kept at it it and I found a job in 3 months that exceeded my past top pay. It was a guy who knew a friend who told him about me. Its all networking. Call the recruiter and use the job boards. Make sure someone looks at your resume and works with you. You dont need luck, you make it.
Sorry for the rah rah but what the hell. You are a BOTL.
Sorry for the rah rah but what the hell. You are a BOTL.
Gale,
Good things happen to good people....and i know your fall into the good people category. Although this is certainly a difficult hurdle I have always believed things happen for a reasonl. Over the course of a year I lost my job, found out i have a lifelong medical disorder, had a seizure but landed a job at a cigar shop as the wholesale, ecommerce, and outside sales development director. Keep your head up and your stick lit and I have faith that you will do great. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the meantime.
Good things happen to good people....and i know your fall into the good people category. Although this is certainly a difficult hurdle I have always believed things happen for a reasonl. Over the course of a year I lost my job, found out i have a lifelong medical disorder, had a seizure but landed a job at a cigar shop as the wholesale, ecommerce, and outside sales development director. Keep your head up and your stick lit and I have faith that you will do great. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers in the meantime.
