(OT) Plugger seeking job

[Technomage]

I am sorry, that is not an option for me. I have a mild cardiac condition that 
precludes me from this activity (randomly occurring arythmia). :(

it doesn't interfere in anything else, but because of it, harvesting blood 
plasma is a no go.

On Friday 23 June 2006 02:09, Wagner, Steven G wrote:
> When I needed money I donated plasma twice a week for $50, worked at Labor
> Force for $6/hr digging ditches in July in river rock and clay and pulled
> pc repair jobs when I could get them. I had to be out the door at 3:30am
> and at Labor Force (on Broadway in Tempe) at 4am to beat the Mexicans. I
> made about $40-$50 a day doing that and they pay you every day. Otherwise,
> it SUCKED, but I was glad that when I was reeeeaaaally hurting for money
> those opportunities were there.
>
> Actually, I did get a cake job through that same labor place hanging
> Christmas lights for rich people. It was through an electrical company and
> it was easy and really kick back. Especially compared to the sprinkler
> ditch digging. My back still hurts thinking about that damn pick-axe. :|
>
> Have you gone to Adecco Technical, Tri-Staff and the other temp agencies?
> At my job, they send us temps all the time who don't know things like even
> how to correctly install floppy drives (twist goes towards the drive, pin
> 1, etc.) and the guy I'm training now asked me what a bios was. I think
> he's making like $11/hour and we're on OT so it's almost $17/hr just to
> build all kinds of computer systems. I just teach them carefully, let them
> take their time and I thoroughly check all their work to ensure our
> customers continue to receive great quality. But someone technical like you
> would really pick it up fast and they'd probably keep you around and offer
> you a permanent position after about 6 months.
>
> Another thing I did when I was down on my luck was volunteer at the
> Sprinzel-Murphy community outreach. It's a food bank. I always felt so good
> knowing that even though I was low there were people hurting worse than me
> and that I was still in a position to help my fellow man. I think that
> really made a difference in keeping me positive and confident during those
> tough times.
>
> Anyway, good luck. I know how it feels, but have faith and get out there
> and bust your @55. Something's gotta give and that next light at the end of
> the tunnel can't always be a train!
>
> Peace
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us
> [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of
> Technomage
> Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:22 PM
> To: Main PLUG discussion list
> Subject: Re: (OT) Plugger seeking job
>
>
> well,
> my situation is a bit more unique (being visually impaired).
> I currently live on disability payments, but they are not enough given the
> current prices and expenses...
>
> Here's a real kicker for you: I even tried to apply for jobs at fast food
> places and even Goodwill. so far, what I have gotten amounts to "thanks but
> no thanks". this is getting rather depressing.
>
> Still, I keep trying (someone has got to hire me sooner or later).
>
> On Thursday 22 June 2006 08:50, Judd Pickell wrote:
> > If it makes you feel better, I took a job as a Movie Theater manager here
> > in Casa Grande for about a year while I kept hunting for a IT job. I
>
> didn't
>
> > get to use my wonderful IT skills while at the theater, but it did help
> > me get through the rough patch while waiting for a job.
> >
> > Good luck in your job hunting.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Judd Pickell
> >
> > On 6/22/06, Technomage <technomage-hawke at cox.net> wrote:
> > > Well folks,
> > > I am at my wits end here.
> > > to put not too fine a point on it, I want a job. I don't much care what
> > > it is
> > > at this point, but I would like to use some of my acquired skills in
> > > linux,
> > > BSD and hardware setup.
> > >
> > > if anyone on here knows of an opening where I can get my foot in the
> > > door, have it not too far from a bus route and they are willing to
>
> train,
>
> > > please let me know!
> > >
> > > thank you.
> > >
> > > p. I do accept responses privately off list.
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