I need a job........

[XbajajeepX]

Ok the company I was working for was starting to lose money because of competition from a store that opened right across the way from them. Word got a round that they were going to try to get rid of me and bring in another assistant that they could pay less...I waited to see what happend, sure enough they started scheduling some other dude and cutting my hours. I had the highest sales since I started working there so I know for a fact that isnt was not based on performance.....So, now im jobless.....I havent been jobless since I was 16(23 now) It just doesnt feel right.....I have been applying EVERYWHERE, mostly every place I apply says they are laying off because its to slow....The desert sucks!! Anyone out here in the desert and now of places hiring? Any info is much appreciated...If things dont start looking up again I will be forced to put the jeep up for sale, AGAIN.....Thanks

Mike

[zzyzx]

Ok the company I was working for was starting to lose money because of competition from a store that opened right across the way from them. Word got a round that they were going to try to get rid of me and bring in another assistant that they could pay less...I waited to see what happend, sure enough they started scheduling some other dude and cutting my hours. I had the highest sales since I started working there so I know for a fact that isnt was not based on performance.....So, now im jobless.....I havent been jobless since I was 16(23 now) It just doesnt feel right.....I have been applying EVERYWHERE, mostly every place I apply says they are laying off because its to slow....The desert sucks!! Anyone out here in the desert and now of places hiring? Any info is much appreciated...If things dont start looking up again I will be forced to put the jeep up for sale, AGAIN.....Thanks

Mike

Im not sure how far it is from you but Allpro Offroad (yeah its Toyota crap) is looking for people. Its in Hemet. Ask for Terry Baker if you want.

[jeeperjohn]

Try this http://agency.governmentjobs.com/riverside/default.cfm
They are always looking for people out in the desert.

[bburge]

What do you do? All I got from your post was "sales".

Do you have a specialty? Past history selling in what kind of market?

Any other skills or talents that are marketable?

bburge

[XbajajeepX]

I have done mostly retail.

Sporting goods, mostly snowboarding, surfind, and skate.

I am looking for something in the construction field....

Thanks

Mike

[scottmcneal]

a/c work, start as a helper?
try dcs heating and air cond, we are looking for helpers right now

[scottmcneal]

palm springs , off of gene aurty by fed ex

[XbajajeepX]

I went in there last week and they said they are not hiring at the moment.....

[XbajajeepX]

I will head down there tomorrow

[scottmcneal]

tell them i sent you,tell them your want to learn from a good company, i'm on a job early am so i won't be there.....

[scottmcneal]

did u fill out a app?

[XbajajeepX]

Alright cool, no but I will fill one out when I get there...Thanks

[TackerT]

There's a Home Depot opening soon up here in Yucca Valley.I dont even think there's enoughf people in this town to fill all the postions.And its not to bad of a drive plus good benifits.They start takeing apps next week.

[xDUMPTRUCKx]

got any major plans over the next 4-6 years?

if not ive got a job for you man.


come join me and the other misguided children of uncle sam.

I got pushed out of desert contruction work myself.

cheaper labor is out there. just a boarder away.


besides man who works at a snowboarding shop in palm springs?? :D

[Skwerly]

I'm actually interested in possibly pursuing a career in Forestry. Anyone know if it's extremely hard to get into? Any of you currently work or know anyone in the field?

[shelbyluvv]

come see me and Ben, we can get you a GREAT job!

[Blazair]

Want to work on a wind farm?

https://app.fpl.com/FPL_Careers/CareersHtmlController?command=jobDetails&jobid=076638

I used to work for FPL Energy as Plant Engineer at the solar powerplants in Hinkley (dont drink the water), CA.

[scottmcneal]

okay, i see you came by today, now they are going to call you... i hope you can pass a drug test? we also will do a back ground check...
i told the owner i have talked to you about jeep parts. i'm the old guy with the beard, an bald too... good luck, hope to meet you on monday

[mgt]

I said i would try to help you get into IBEW .

[jeeperjohn]

I said i would try to help you get into IBEW .
What's IBEW?

[mdickerson]

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers???

[GSequoia]

What's IBEW?

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Pretty good union, I've toyed with the idea of getting in myself.

[mdickerson]

Hate unions myself, they take your money and when it comes time to protect your job, they got nothing to say.

[GSequoia]

Hate unions myself, they take your money and when it comes time to protect your job, they got nothing to say.

Not all unions are created equally.

[mdickerson]

True true, I was in CWA as well as IBEW, neither lifted a finger to protect my position. GTE and SCE

[mgt]

can't relay on the unions, i just like to prove myself and work hard to stay with the co. I agree, unions take way to much for what thay do.

[jeeperjohn]

I am a member of LIUNA local 777 in riverside and I have to say they have prevented me from taking a 50% or greater pay cut over a BS political attempt to get me booted. Without the union I would either have had to take a huge cut in pay or quit, sell my house and move to Kentucky where I could afford to live. I used to be sort of anti-union but now I see what they can do. Granted not all unions are created equal and not all union reps are created equal but in my case they have saved my a$$.

[backpack96]

not to hi-jack your thread or anything, but im also losing my job. I'm an Engineering assistant at an aircraft hydraulics manufacturing company and I have about a year left at Cal Poly before I get my degree.
If anyone can help me out, I would appreciate it alot.

[jjmat3]

not to hi-jack your thread or anything, but im also losing my job. I'm an Engineering assistant at an aircraft hydraulics manufacturing company and I have about a year left at Cal Poly before I get my degree.
If anyone can help me out, I would appreciate it alot.

Get your foot in the door at Northrop Grumman and they will pay for your degree. They are constanty looking for engineering types.
http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getCareerHome.do

[backpack96]

Get your foot in the door at Northrop Grumman and they will pay for your degree. They are constanty looking for engineering types.
http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getCareerHome.do

thanks but I looked into that already. the drive from san dimas kinda kills the deal

[bubbajeeper]

What's IBEW?

IBEW =I Believe In Easy Work, or I've Been Every Where or.......... J/K I've been a Union Sheetmetal worker for 20+ years and work year round. It is slow right now in construction though.

If you can pass the piss test, get in with Scott and learn. Make sure you show up early to work and Do Work. Too many times I get slugs that just want to collect a pay check, they're the ones that get replaced. Take some night classes at the local CC, thats the only way you will get anywhere in life.

[jjmat3]

thanks but I looked into that already. the drive from san dimas kinda kills the deal

An hour each way? They also have plenty of van pools that travel all over So-Cal.

[mgt]

If you can pass the piss test, get in with Scott and learn. Make sure you show up early to work and Do Work. Too many times I get slugs that just want to collect a pay check, they're the ones that get replaced. Take some night classes at the local CC, thats the only way you will get anywhere in life.

That is what you need to do, don't end up going from job to job.

[scottmcneal]

i guess he doesn't want the job. i only made a little over 70k last year. it is the best job in the valley, only if you want to work that is......

by the way, i just got my 89 xj lifted, installed my 33s an took it out on the road for a test drive.... (omg it is sweet) can't wait to use her out here

[Xtreme XJ]

i guess he doesn't want the job. i only made a little over 70k last year. it is the best job in the valley, only if you want to work that is......

by the way, i just got my 89 xj lifted, installed my 33s an took it out on the road for a test drive.... (omg it is sweet) can't wait to use her out here

You didn't get pulled over on Tues. AM on Monterey near Home Depot did ya ?
I saw a white XJ get popped about 0740.

Curt

[jeeperjohn]

Could a guy with experience in aircraft electrical find a job starting out around $30/hr? I need a change because being an aircraft mechanic has become very repetitive and monotonous.