cyberskydive 0 #1 January 7, 2002 Need a freakin job? I do! You wouldnt believe how hard it is to freakin get work in ANY of the fields i have experience in.First off there are alot of if's, which suck, bad, because "if" I could do this or "if" I had that I would have no problem getting a job at all! So in the spirit of Anns Skydiver network, I'm gonna post 3 career fields I have experience in. I'm looking to work in the Houston Area. Help a brother out!K, one of my first jobs in life was as a butcher, cutting up dead animals (for pykes vegetarian family)-lolNot my first choice but I knew this would always be a viable fallback (or so I thought). I've extensive experience in the grocery store business including management and loss prevention etc. I can hack up cows, pigs, sheep, chicken whatever, into pieces so people will think they are pretty and want to buy them-lol. Anyone need deer processing?k I got tired of the cold bloody hell of a meat market and went to go get greasy learning how to work on cars. Mainly because my first car was a 69 VW bug and I pretty much had to learn how to work on it. I went to Athens Area Tech (in georgia) for the Automotive Technology program. I spent about a year there before they ended the program, so no degree.I got a job at a respected cheverolet dealership who specialized in Corvettes. There I went thru tons of factory GM training better than anything I could have ever got at a technical school. Went on to work for other dealerships including VW and Izuzu. All that is great right? I would have a job tommorow if I had about 4 grand worth of tools! I sold all my tools back to the tool devils when I quit working on cars. So if anyone needs work done on thier car, bring it over here. I'll get it done one way or the other. I'd be willing to change oil if someone would let me borrow thier wrench -lolLast off I can design websites - cheap. I'm in the process of rebuilding my portfolio in hopes of snagging a job here locally. If you need someone who can use Adobe products, macromedia products, quark, etc drop me a line. I also attended Dekalb Tech in Ga in thier computer programming course, but didnt finish, because I was paying for it myself and got broke. I'm fluent in HTML (hard coding and WYSIWYG) and CSS. I consider myself to be intermediate in PHP, javascript, and perl. Getting better every day. In the future I look to be completely fluent in an array of the more popular programming languages. Just becasue I actually like it-lol.So there ya go, wtf cant I find a job?http://www.cyberskydive.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 January 7, 2002 That blows goats! Are you canvasing sites like "Computerjobs.com" "hotjobs, monster, flipdog, all that...Send your resume out like 50 times a day and sooner or later you'll get a bite. Hopefully sooner.....good luck."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dove 0 #3 January 7, 2002 Wow. And I was thinking I should get trained in web design if I ever wanna make it in this world. Scary. It'll come though. The right job is waiting for you. Now don't you just wish it would get up of it's hairy ass and come find ya? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #4 January 7, 2002 QuoteI would have a job tommorow if I had about 4 grand worth of tools!May I suggest parts counter at a GM dealer? Since you have the right personal equipment (i.e. a penis) you should have no problem making a livable wage, even working for the asshole who wouldn't pay me more than $7/hour and then fired me cuz I don't have the correct personal equipment.....Bitter? Me?? Nah. After all, I'm a woman, how could I possibly know anything about cars....pull and flare,lisa--life's a bitch.. and so am I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #5 January 7, 2002 HEY! I worked parts too- and beleive me I've tried to squirm ontop any position at a dealership I could squirm into-lolThe part about girls not knowing about cars is bogus. My automatic transmission instructor at the gm center in Atlanta is a female. And SHE is one of the most kick ass mechanics I have ever seen, guess thats why shes an instructor. http://www.cyberskydive.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 January 8, 2002 God, I love girls who know how to turn a wrench...oh and work on cars too. The girls that I've hung around with that know about cars and working on cars and stuff totally blow me away, there great. Pefect girl: cute (girl next door, ponytail/jeans/t-shirt cute), intelligent, skydiver, loves cars/can work on cars, into motorcycles, loves football...I went to a Grateful Dead Concert and they played for SEVEN hours. Great song. -- Fred Reuss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #7 January 8, 2002 QuotePefect girl: cute (girl next door, ponytail/jeans/t-shirt cute), intelligent, skydiver, loves cars/can work on cars, into motorcycles, loves football...Hmmm... five outta six ain't bad.... can't stand football though. I started working at my dad's gas station at 14, finally quit when I was 25 and went to work in the parts dept. of an assholes GM dealership. I can change tires, filters, belts, hoses and all fluids, r&r a radiator, fuel pump, battery, alternator... I even (with some help) rebuilt the Powerglide tranny in my '68 Camaro. But I don't know enough about cars to work parts counter....pull and flare,lisa--life's a bitch.. and so am I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #8 January 8, 2002 I think this is the same job I mentioned to Merrickhttp://jobs.ucop.edu:8080/FMPro?-db=jobs.fp4&-format=jobdetails.html&-lay=main&-sortfield=date_edited&-sortorder=descend&approved=Yes&storage=No&edit_listing=No&mngr_approved=Yes&job_category=Technical&-max=10&-recid=32816&-find Excellent understanding of structured programming techniquesand software documentation. Programming skills in one or morelanguages such as C, Java, and Perl. Basic knowledge of HTTPprotocols and servers including CGI programming. Basicrelational database experience. Experience with developingdynamic web content based on XML objects a plus. Abilty tocreate functional and unambiguous user interfaces based ondetailed specifications. Basic Solaris systems administrationskills. Interest and experience in academic digital libraryservices a plus. Ability to work as a team member in an informaland unstructured environment, and to work independently andundertake tasks which are minimally defined and highlycomplex.I can at least get your resume on the right person's desk instead of some faceless HR person. Man if I only knew Solaris........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #9 January 8, 2002 Quoteone of my first jobs in life was as a butcher, cutting up dead animals (for pykes vegetarian family)- LOL!!!! Actually, it might be possible that you cut up meat for his NON-Vegetarian family (! hehe !), considering that he is (as far as I know) the only vegetarian member of his family! His dad is a "diehard Texan" from Austin and made the kids (he and his bros and sis) eat rare meat...and then...well, let's just say it involved dental floss and the old parental excuse of "Because I said so." (This is only my interpretation of the situation - you know I gotta throw in a fuckin' disclaimer.) You have no idea the horrors he can share regarding these experiences!! YIKES!! I would be a vegetarian too, probably. He isn't vegan, so I guess his parents didn't make him eat raw eggs or curdled milk! LOL(All in good fun, B!)Cheers,SisFear not your death - fear having not really lived. Willie Sinsel, KS. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #10 January 8, 2002 I think his sister is a veg, and a lesbian, so they are more alike than they'll ever wanna admit-lolI was surprised that moving to Texas and all, the beef people-lol, that there aren't more jobs here in that field. But I have to say, I'm prolly still better off jobwise than Atlanta......there is no spoonhttp://www.cyberskydive.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #11 January 8, 2002 cyberskydive,Are you trying to say he is a lesbian?? Now, just what is wrong with that?? I've been a lesbian (trapped in a man's body) all my life...lol. Come to think of it, I can't think of a better occupation..lol. (Whoops, here comes Kylie - I gotta go).FFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred 0 #12 January 8, 2002 QuoteSo there ya go, wtf cant I find a job?Word. This job market sucks for computer people. I'm still unemployed, and I have skills similar to yours. I have degree in computer science, and my work experience has been: "do everything". I was system administrator, web developer, database developer, firewall/security administrator, and blah blah blah for about 3 years, but it's not enough of any *one* thing for anybody to take an interest. I'm fluent in over 12 programming languages, but ... Ah... now I'm getting depressed. I can't offer you a job, but I can offer sympathy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #13 January 8, 2002 You guys are in the wrong country then, 'cause since I have started working in IT here in Oz i havent been out of work yet!!Freemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly, freesex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #14 January 8, 2002 QuoteWord. This job market sucks for computer people...Ah... now I'm getting depressed. I can't offer you a job, but I can offer sympathy.Me three. Still lookin'. "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #15 January 8, 2002 I know Zennie is in Texas (Houston?). What about the rest of you?Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #16 January 8, 2002 Quotefor pykes vegetarian familyI am not a vegetarian because I like animals, I'm a vegetarian because I hate vegetables. Is it hot in here, or am I crazy? - Charles Mansonflyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #17 January 8, 2002 "I'm a vegetarian because I hate vegetables"I thought people were vegetarians because plants are easier to catch......"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #18 January 9, 2002 I was out for 4 months over the summer here in No Cal which was f'in scary. I think I had 2 interviews not including the 5 I had to do for this job. I have NEVER been out of work for more than 3 weeks at any one time.Also, I just hired an entry level tech and posted on www.dice.com. I got over 400 resumes and ended up interviewing 15 people. some people had 10-12 years experience and were applying for ENTRY LEVEL grunt work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #19 January 9, 2002 Yes Pyke is another sel proclaimed "lesbian trapped in a mans body"-lol thats why i said that;I did some interviewing today, what a load of crap. Walked into a few small auto shops. The way it looks, the 4 years I spent learning how to work on cars is going to get me a job in the automotive department at Wal-Mart. Great, I can explain to all the customers how a powertrain control module simply uses transistors to grounds to vary the voltage output to various sensors. And that data between Modules is sent through class 2 serial cables, and that the cool stereo they just bought and hooked up to one of those cables just frien thier computers. How zener diodes only allow electrical current to pass in one direction, how the rectifier bridge helps to convert dc current to Ac current, and how pulse width modulation works with your Electronic Braking Traction Control Module. I can tell them why they shouldnt buy that cheap antifreeze for their new Impala because ir runs to hot and will corrode thier cooling system faster than the factory antifreeze, and that thier new corvette is made for Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil, and that the cheap oil they are buying will ruin thier 60k car. Oh, and yeah, all the oil changers here just got trained by the penzoil guy today, so check your oil before you leave to make sure they remembered to fill it up. Fuck me.....there is no spoonhttp://www.cyberskydive.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #20 January 9, 2002 Dude....Sounds like that is suckin DONKEY nuts! Sorry to hear it.....but if I'm ever in Texas and near a Wal Mart and need some work done on my Jeep....I'll be right in....Don't worry ....things will get better...."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMarshMan1 0 #21 January 9, 2002 I know how you feel man. I just dropped outta one of the best (although I dont quite agree) colleges in the country for my degree (Aeronautical Science)....cause I couldnt afford to keep going there. Now here I am, back in the absolute shithole freaking town I grew up in which i ABSOLUTELY HATE and I have no good job (I'm a ski instructor=shitty pay), no money, and no decent dropzone within a 4 hour drive. Oh yeah...and for the two semesters I was at that school, the bill is over $30K. Because of that, I probably wont be transferring anywhere anytime soon, and besides, I've lost all motivation to go to college anywhere after that place. Yeah, I'm f$#@ed. On the flip side, I should have all the rest of my FAA ratings (Commercial, multi, CFII/MEI) within the next 4 to 6 months. Hopefully I can get a decent flying job (as decent as possible with no degree) someplace near a nice DZ and far far far away from here so I can make enough to live a little and jump a lot (yeah, I know, I'm dreamin- but hey...it'll happen someday, so what if its in the afterlife? ). Anyways, think happy thoughts (jump run, freefall, blue skies, beer, boobies, etc. etc.) and hang in there man, things will get better. Peace,Marshall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #22 January 9, 2002 Hell... if you get all those rating and give the operator of a mult jumpplane leasing copmany a call, you might be able to get typed in a big bird for free. Plus you might be able to get some cheap if not free jumps in the process. PM me if you want a name to write to for more info....I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #23 January 9, 2002 QuoteThe way it looks, the 4 years I spent learning how to work on cars is going to get me a job in the automotive department at Wal-Mart.Oh well, at least the $7/hour you'll make will buy food.... pull and flare,lisa--life's a bitch.. and so am I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #24 January 9, 2002 in reply to SkyBitchOh well, at least the $7/hour you'll make will buy food.... Yeah cause it sure as hell won't pay the rent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 January 9, 2002 Hey, you buy a case of Ramen at Sam's club for $3. That case has like 48packs of Ramen...It sucks but it's cheap. I know, I lived off that stuff for a couple months...Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
