Too bad, that was easy money! Get paid to lay there for an hour and watch movies! Since I got my job I never go there anymore, but I should. Extra couple hundred a month would pay for some nice pc upgrades! Plus, there were always cute phlebotomist chicks to flirt with. ;) -----Original Message----- From: plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of Technomage Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 2:27 AM To: Main PLUG discussion list Subject: Re: (OT) Plugger seeking job 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@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > [mailto:plug-discuss-bounces@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 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. 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