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Yes, I am still alive. I have been going on this site now and again. As of December 4th 2017 I was let go,HA, from the company I have worked for for 31 years. No notice, just your job was eliminated, outsourced. I have been putting in jobs all over Florida, with no luck. I have had a few interviews, but the dicks never get back with me. So I am just a little depressed, and out of money. Glad my wife is still making good money.
 
I have had a few interviews, but the dicks never get back with me.
Interviewing 101: Always call them back. Even better, send a note thanking them for their time and the opportunity to be interviewed, saying how you think you'll be a good "fit" for their company with your skills.

Trust me, I've sat on both sides of the desk with interviews. This works.
 
Sorry to hear Dave, hang in there!
 
There's the #1 reason I detest, despise, hate, and absolutely abhor Wall Street and socialist economics. Make everyone poor so that they all are at the mercy of the 2%.
Sorry for the political rant at this shitty time of your life, Dave. I'm hoping a light appears at the end of the tunnel.
31 effen years... :mad:
F#@$ that makes me mad.

Venezuela.... U.S........ same thing.
 
This sounds like how the Air Force treated me after 28 faithful years of service, and how now Corporate America is treating me at present. What's the use in even trying?
 
Yes, I am still alive. I have been going on this site now and again. As of December 4th 2017 I was let go,HA, from the company I have worked for for 31 years. No notice, just your job was eliminated, outsourced. I have been putting in jobs all over Florida, with no luck. I have had a few interviews, but the dicks never get back with me. So I am just a little depressed, and out of money. Glad my wife is still making good money.

So glad to hear from you. We have missed you, and I'm sorry you are having such difficulty landing a new job. Stay at it, though. Something better will turn up.

One thing to consider: Due to your years of experience and obvious maturity, you are a senior level guy, and you should not waste your time interviewing with lower level managers / supervisors. Try and change your approach / strategy, and go right to the top. Call the boss / owner directly, and see if you can arrange your interviews with him, or at least with the bigger bosses. Mature and experienced employment candidates can be a threat to younger lower level managers.

EDIT: Oh. And one more thing: Avoid the HR Department at all costs.
 
The trouble with getting a job now is that everything is online. You can't talk to anyone. A computer programs determines who gets interviewed. Knowing someone doesn't matter anymore.
 
The trouble with getting a job now is that everything is online. You can't talk to anyone. A computer programs determines who gets interviewed. Knowing someone doesn't matter anymore.

If you keep playing the game their way, you will never go to the bank.
 
The trouble with getting a job now is that everything is online. You can't talk to anyone. A computer programs determines who gets interviewed. Knowing someone doesn't matter anymore.

Create a Linkedin account. It's a lot of hoops to jump through but it is helpful. PM if you want to discuss further.
 
That sucks... I'm sorry to hear your going through all of that Dave
 
If you have more experience/expertise than the person who you're interviewing with, for a job under them, NO WAY they're going to hire somebody that take THEIR job later. Of course, if things are handled better, you can make THEM look better to their bosses. A "mutually beneficial" situation!

At least in theory.

With LinkedIn, once you get the profile done, you'll get emails of employers looking for capabilities like yours. LEADS!!

CBODY67
 
I am on Linkedin.

Unfortunately there's no good answers, only perseverance.

Two pieces of advice I live by:

From my father: "There's no shame in walking through a door someone opens for you."

From a friend who was laid off: "I try to spend at least as much time looking for a job as I did working at my last job."
 
Those who want to work will find work. Meanwhile the awesome unemployment pay will keep you afloat. God blees 'Merica

Edit: I'm just a sarcastic donky, please forgive me and good luck!
 
Sorry to hear about this.:(

I sincerely hope you can get something soon. Being out of work is tough on a man when he's not ready to retire.

Wish you all the best!:thumbsup:
 
Sorry for your job loss. 31 years is a long time.

A few ideas:
Costco. They were paying $20 an hour at a local one. The bottom pay was 13 for pushing shopping carts
Lowes & Home Depot are always hiring
Start your own business - easy gig is one that checks up on vacant homes for out of state owners and also feeds pets.
Another is to become a Boat inspector. The barrier to entry is a box of business cards from Vista print that cost about what a pizza does. This is actually a decent job. Most boats inspected are 30' or bigger. You charge by the foot. The boat owner needs the inspection for insurance or purchase. There is certification courses, but you don't have to have them to start.
Cut grass.
Handyman.
Gigolo. Haha.
Take this as chance to do something you always wanted to do.
 
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