(OT) Plugger seeking job

[Wagner, Steven G]

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

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[mailto:plug-discuss-bounces at lists.plug.phoenix.az.us]On Behalf Of
Technomage
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 3:22 PM
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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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