I need a job, bad.

Woody · 03-13-2008, 04:29 PM

This is hard, really hard, and embarrassing, but it's time to swallow my pride and ask my ifish friends for help. My financial situation is getting ugly, fast.

I need a job, like yesterday. Any job. Well, almost any job.

I've been in construction all my adult life, over 30 years now. I've seen my share of ups and downs. But, this is as bad as I've ever seen it.

In the past, I was always able to find SOMETHING. But since injuring my back back in 01, manual labor is no longer an option. That's how I ended up in construction management. I was damn good at my job, too. Then the housing "crisis" hit.

For more about my work history and my resume, let's take it to PM, OK?

STGRule · 03-13-2008, 05:39 PM

Good luck, my dear man.

Woody · 03-13-2008, 05:42 PM

Thanks Ruth. I've got a few PM's already.

Ray · 03-13-2008, 05:45 PM

Don, sorry to hear about the job. You know I did construction all my life also, I lost my job in Sept. and I couldn't find a const. job. I went and got a CDL in Nov., it took a few months to find someone to hire a new driver, but I did. I don't make the money I did as a superintendent it's a little less with over time, but it pays the bills. I don't know if thats an option for you with your back. I had to find something else, and hope that construction picks back up. Give me a call.

Ray

fishbait · 03-13-2008, 06:07 PM

I will keep my ears open and will pass on any leads I come across.

Seasonal construction stuff such as fences, siding, remodels, windows are about to start to pick up. You might blamket these folks with your resume. Just a thought.

No shame in adking your firends for help...........Thats what friends are all about..........Makes us feel good when we can help.

duckboy · 03-13-2008, 06:34 PM

Hang in there man,

If I come across anything I'll send it your way.

Something good is going to happen to you.

I can feel it.

No Fences · 03-13-2008, 07:24 PM

I wish you the best of luck. It's a real tough market right now and we are having a hard time staying busy as well. Hang in there.

If you surround yourself with good people, good things will happen to you.

CATCH AND EAT · 03-13-2008, 07:50 PM

Don, you know I think you are making the right move asking here. No need to swallow your pride bro, I think more than a share of us here are feeling the pinch of this economy or lack there of. Keep the faith bro, you know I'm praying for ya! Hang in there and stay tough!

Tilla · 03-13-2008, 08:25 PM

Good people are always needed at the Home D./Lowes stores... Safety supply. Lumber yards.

Bait O' Eggs · 03-13-2008, 08:56 PM

I hope you find a good job Don.

A little bit of something is better than a whole lot of nothing. I see position open at Bimart, and Lowes. Working behind a sporting goods counter, or in a building material dept would suit your background. I know those jobs dont pay great, but they are better than making nothing by a long shot.

wthr4d · 03-13-2008, 10:48 PM

Woody, I sent you a PM. Hang in there! also KNOW that there is no shame in asking friends to help you look for work.

Paul

Ryan Pultz · 03-13-2008, 11:04 PM

Hey Brother hang in there the place I work is always hiring but it is in Tigard a bit of a drive for ya at 10 bucks and hour starting rp

the apprentice · 03-14-2008, 04:06 AM

Woody I'm not sure of your background but oregon steel mills in the termanals of portland is always hiring people come and check it out if you need directions PM me

Katie Ann II · 03-14-2008, 05:12 AM

Come to the coast, we have Home Depot, staples, Big 5 and a few others coming all at once. HD is to open the summer, The others are breaking ground now. Lots a work here!!!

Seefood Man · 03-14-2008, 07:46 AM

This is one of the fastest growing companies in the area. Every time I see a new sub-division they have their name all over it. Good luck and God bless
Pacific Homes Development, LLC

Thumper · 03-15-2008, 06:26 AM

Woody --- They are building thousands of new homes in Ridgefield. You'd love it here in God's land!!!

sinker · 03-16-2008, 01:26 AM

Boeing is still hiring like mad and will be after a BUNCH of the people retire in the next couple years.

I know a couple months ago they were really looking hard for facilities maintenance people. Just head to boeing.com and look around. They don't have much going on in OR and I'm not sure you want to relocate.

sandman · 03-16-2008, 08:40 AM

Anything yet woody?

Woody · 03-16-2008, 08:53 AM

I've received some pretty decent leads. One in particular from a very surprising source. I have a meeting with him Friday. It's a temporary position, but it's something. I'm still looking for a permanent gig.

huntercgr · 03-16-2008, 09:22 AM

Woody, if you haven't done so, be sure to check all the local city, county, state web sites. Look under employment oppurtunities. Ya just never know.

Woody · 03-20-2008, 01:33 PM

Bump.......still looking.
I've got several good leads here, thanks to everyone. I have an interview for a temporary position tomorrow am. 3-4 weeks. Still looking for a permanent position.

Pinecone · 03-20-2008, 01:43 PM

I second the Depot/Lowes idea, At least it's something to fill the gap while you look for something better. Thats what I did for two years, Depot was a great place to work during that time, I've got nothing but good things to say about them as an employer! pretty decent benifits too. If you can get into the Recieving end of it, it's even better, 8-4:30 M-F, no weekends!

Good luck on your search!

- Joseph