Another not so straight story

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The Straight Story  Donating Member  (1000+ posts)  Sun Jan-10-10 10:48 PM
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DU'ers helping DU'ers in the job market? Ideas, add your own
   
Friday I got a call about a job in WA, 3-4 months, doing data management. I have the experience (though my 15 years in the field was not solely devoted to such I have done a wealth of it, and two companies I have done so for are fortune 500 companies).

Problem is, I am in Ohio and not sure I want to leave my daughter for that long if I get it (Interview next week on phone). On the other hand, I could easily pay for her dental care and such (very high paying contract). Then I worry about the health of the X and being so far away if things get worse (like, who will take care of daughter if things hit a downturn?).

I have pondered it all this weekend (and I think it was Lurk's thread that got me to decide to post this), finally decided I will talk to them.

It all got me to thinking though about DU

Suppose I just don't get it, or decide I just cannot be gone that long. How would I go about passing on the info to those here who might also be able to do so?

If it was a friend of mine I would just email them, call them, etc.

If I come across a job where people here might be a fit that is not of interest to me/too far/etc - how would I best let others know?

I know skinner once mentioned to me something along the lines of an alert/ping/attention list where we could alert DU'ers to a particular thread based on content (where they indicate they want to be alerted to such), and with such a system, especially with some of us being out of work and already searching, we could help one another out by looking for jobs not only based on what we need/want but on what others need/want.

You may have a job and know of openings and be able to pass those along (with just a link of course, no point in letting people know where you work as some would do weird things with such info).

The problem, IMHO, with how DU is structured is that many folks have their 'place' they gravitate to - like GD, the Lounge, Etc - and don't often see the other areas. On any given day you may not think to hit up a jobs area or someone else may not think to post something in such an area.

We have a lot of people here, a ton of resources, just not sure the best way for me/others to harness such in a simple way to help each other out.

So what are YOUR ideas? How do you think you could best help? How about a way to post resume's with company names/personal info removed and have others review such and offer advice on re-writing?

I don't know, which is why I am asking you

drm604  Donating Member  (1000+ posts)  Sun Jan-10-10 10:53 PM
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1. I'm in IT and looking for work.
   
I'm in the Philly area and can't really relocate. DU does have a Career Help and Advice Group, but unfortunately it's not very active.

Not very active? I can't believe that.

no_hypocrisy  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-10-10 10:54 PM
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2. Green jobs.
   
At the program for this morning's ethical culture, the speaker talked about the coming green economy and how it outperforms non-green jobs during economic downturns.

I'll post tomorrow the name of the book I can't remember.

But check for job fairs for re-training for these jobs. You'll get in on the bottom floor, get established, and are investing for your future in more ways than one. Very exciting.

No hypocrisy? No clue.

StarfarerBill  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-10-10 11:55 PM
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15. Perhaps make the Jobs forum link/button really prominent on the main DU page?
   
Perhaps even have a link/button prominently displayed in every forum, so it can't be missed?

Sorry, I'm just trying to look at this as someone who doesn't go to many of the forums beyond GD, GD-P, LBN, and EaOA; I can't be the only one.

You can lead a horse to water...

[sofa king]

well, i don't know... 

if i were tss and out-of-work for so, so long, always more than anxious to accept any job and absolutely willing to work 2 or hell yeah! even 3 jobs to buy the X some skydiving and what not, i might be tempted to take such a job offer!  hell yeah!

but then again, you know, thinking about it, the job being so far away and all, and my daughter and the inconvenience and the bad timing and the fact that i am truly full of shit in everything i say and do...

maybe i'll turn this high-paying-job-that-can-get-my-family-solvent-and-my-X-skydiving down.

whatever...
 

[Traveshamockery]

TSS and DUmmies are allergic to work.........period.  They love the whole "funemployment" concept.  

TSS cannot support his daughter without help, which he believes he is entitled to, and he questions whether he should turn down a four-month job, which would give him the money needed to take care of his daughter and perhaps get more experience?  Doesn't the ex have a new husband?  Yes, it would be hard to be away from your child for four months but isn't it harder to not be able to take care of her yourself?  The bottom line is parents do whatever they need to do to take care of their children, as long as the child is safe.  

And furthermore - what 8-year-old needs such extensive dental care?  Unless it's braces or some other corrective treatment due to circumstances beyond their control, someone has been doing a poor job of instilling the concept of basic dental hygiene in the daughter.  

I'm trying not to be insensitive, but TSS seems to always have an excuse to not work.  Maybe he should start with his own liberal politicians in D.C. who push anti-business agendas, but beyond that it's no one else's fault.  

[Karin]

I like to keep an eye on this guy. 

Suppose I just don't get it, or decide I just cannot be gone that long. How would I go about passing on the info to those here who might also be able to do so?

 
A supposed IT guy with a wealth of experience in data management cannot figure out that it can be easily posted in the jobs forum? 

How about a way to post resume's with company names/personal info removed and have others review such and offer advice on re-writing?

How about highlighting the name and address, hit delete, post it and ask "do you have any suggestions on improving this resume?" 

[Specbid]

Problem is, I am in Ohio and not sure I want to leave my daughter for that long if I get it...

Um...maybe the company has a daycare center or could recommend something...DUmmie, maybe you could ASK them?

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

When I was leaving San Diego recently the gentleman that drove me to the airport was West African and he had left his home 16 years ago to provide for his family her in America. Sixteen years later he still sends money home every week. I'm sure he misses his children as well.

[USA4ME]

drm604

DU does have a Career Help and Advice Group, but unfortunately it's not very active.

To liberals, saying you are concerned is the same as actually doing something.  Primitives type out their care and compassion on any number of topics everyday.  But when it comes to really helping people find a job, you're on your own, buddy.

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[The Village Idiot]

Penny Stock Scam Corp is looking for a COO I heard.

[Specbid]

Penny Stock Scam Corp is looking for a COO I heard.

Dummies are always posting about how bad the job market is...this morning, two DUmmies have good job prospects and neither seems to want it...interesting ain't it.

[AllosaursRus]

Dummies are always posting about how bad the job market is...this morning, two DUmmies have good job prospects and neither seems to want it...interesting ain't it.

Not really, just par for the course in DUmmie land.

[GOBUCKS]

no_hypocrisy  Donating Member  (1000+ posts) Sun Jan-10-10 10:54 PM
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2. Green jobs.
   
At the program for this morning's ethical culture, the speaker talked about the coming green economy and how it outperforms non-green jobs during economic downturns.

A lot of DUmmies believe that horseshit. The only people actually making a living in "green" jobs are lugging around those huge bags full of mashed up pop cans. But that's hard work, so DUmmies aren't interested.

[delilahmused]

Wonder if THIS post will get read on the air...somehow I think not. But Straight Story, you are SUCH a pathetic whiner! Are we supposed to think you're being compassionate because you're considering NOT getting a job (thereby making life better for your DAUGHTER who didn't divorce you) because you want to "be there" for the X and the kid. Your wife LEFT YOU for another guy! She's ****ing someone else and you're acting like a love-sick puppy. It's not your job to take care of her anymore. The attention you're lavishing all over her could be better spent on your child. But we have this most amazing invention now called an airplane! As COO you'll make enough to afford a ticket for daughter to join you should your X-wife's UNDIAGNOSED supposed illness take a turn for the worse. You've spent the past few days WHINING, lamenting with an angst that would rival that of any emo tween, about how you're desperately trying to get this or that expensive thing for the X and your daughter. Now, the opportunity (supposedly because no one knows what to believe when it comes to you folks at the DUmp) drops right into your useless lap. Man up and take the job, granted you'll be scorned by left-wing radio but your daughter will at least be able to get a few cavities filled and buy a new pair of shoes. If you don't take the job you have NO business whining about how you can't afford anything.

Cindie

[Chris_]

He didn't have a problem leaving his other kids.   

[Specbid]

Not really, just par for the course in DUmmie land.

Yeah, I guess you're right. Seems they'll always find a reason NOT to take a job.

[Traveshamockery]

He didn't have a problem leaving his other kids.   

[AllosaursRus]

Wonder if THIS post will get read on the air...somehow I think not. But Straight Story, you are SUCH a pathetic whiner! Are we supposed to think you're being compassionate because you're considering NOT getting a job (thereby making life better for your DAUGHTER who didn't divorce you) because you want to "be there" for the X and the kid. Your wife LEFT YOU for another guy! She's ****ing someone else and you're acting like a love-sick puppy. It's not your job to take care of her anymore. The attention you're lavishing all over her could be better spent on your child. But we have this most amazing invention now called an airplane! As COO you'll make enough to afford a ticket for daughter to join you should your X-wife's UNDIAGNOSED supposed illness take a turn for the worse. You've spent the past few days WHINING, lamenting with an angst that would rival that of any emo tween, about how you're desperately trying to get this or that expensive thing for the X and your daughter. Now, the opportunity (supposedly because no one knows what to believe when it comes to you folks at the DUmp) drops right into your useless lap. Man up and take the job, granted you'll be scorned by left-wing radio but your daughter will at least be able to get a few cavities filled and buy a new pair of shoes. If you don't take the job you have NO business whining about how you can't afford anything.

Cindie

I do believe that the term "Man Up, is a term not uttered in DUmmie Land!!!!

[BlueStateSaint]

I do believe that the term "Man Up" is a term not uttered in DUmmie Land!!!!

But the ghey mafia might like that term . . .

[GOBUCKS]

Sounds like ol' Straight Story may be giving up on his hopes for that PayPal scam. He could still salvage at least some of it if he had a couple of sock puppets priming the pump. He should send poor stupid Beth Ferrari a PM. Jammed into a camper with her senile mother, her deadbeat, hostile brother, and a couple big dogs, she's sure to be desperate for funds, and may split the take with SS. And while she may be dumber than a bag of hammers, she does know how to scam DUmmies.

[BEG]

I thought the X has a husband?!?  Im I confusing this X with one of the many other X's on DU?

[GOBUCKS]

I thought the X has a husband?!?  Im I confusing this X with one of the many other X's on DU?

The X has a husband, but he's a deadbeat like SS. The X is not real good at marrying well.

[kenth]

The X has a husband, but he's a deadbeat like SS. The X is not real good at marrying well.

So was he living in the basement with his X and her new hubby upstairs? Or am I thinking of one of the other pathetic dummies? Maybe he was getting sloppy seconds and a job and different home might jeopardize that.

[The Village Idiot]

I thought the X has a husband?!?  Im I confusing this X with one of the many other X's on DU?

Isn't it about time for a ginormous primitive weightloss special update thread?

[Ree]

A lot of DUmmies believe that horseshit. The only people actually making a living in "green" jobs are lugging around those huge bags full of mashed up pop cans. But that's hard work, so DUmmies aren't interested.

hey now...Cowboy makes a nice livin in a "green job"..(he puts up wind towers)

[AllosaursRus]

hey now...Cowboy makes a nice livin in a "green job"..(he puts up wind towers)

Yeah, there's a shitload of those goin' up!

[BlueStateSaint]

Yeah, there's a shitload of those goin' up!

In NYS, at one of the very first wind farms, we had one come down not too long ago.  From the discussions in my office (which appraises said wind farms), there's a lot of engineers playing CYA right now.