Thanks to everyone, we finally got here (Scranton, Madison: sales, how much)

[trainrider_ben]

Thanks to everyone that helped with questions that I had, we have been here since 10/30 and have been loving the hill section. Everything is great here, except the job front.....any one need an employee??

[go phillies]

Welcome! It nice to hear someone who's happy here, with all of the "Chicken Littles" on this board lately!

Good luck on the job front, that's tight everywhere these days....

[weluvpa]

Originally Posted by trainrider_ben

Thanks to everyone that helped with questions that I had, we have been here since 10/30 and have been loving the hill section. Everything is great here, except the job front.....any one need an employee??

Glad you made it.....Good luck on the job issue....

[ScranBarre]

Welcome to NEPA! Is there anything any of us could do to help make your transition any easier? Tips on restaurants? Insight into local events? Political discussion?

I'm sorry I can't be of much assistance to you on the employment front, as I myself have been having a terribly difficult time locating a job in my field. It's not just me either before some of you come on here to say "HA HA!!!" My tax professor told another of my friends that employers in general are just REALLY cutting back on hiring. Reznick canceled its second round of interviews. Until this recession is over we're in for a wild ride. Thankfully I'm still living at home with minimal monthly expenditures and have a stable and very secure job, but for some of my friends I truly do feel for them.

[scrantonluna]

What is your experience?

[trainrider_ben]

Garage doors and customer service, but I am willing to learn other trades...if someone is willing to take on a trainee.

[ScranBarre]

Originally Posted by trainrider_ben

Garage doors and customer service, but I am willing to learn other trades...if someone is willing to take on a trainee.

In the mean time until you pick up something solid why not try working in the millworks department (doors/windows) at a Home Depot or Lowe's? I'm only a student and earn $11/hr. as a customer service associate (plus commissions on large-ticket items) I know specialists earn slightly more than I do, and then you have department team leaders, and finally department managers, with responsibilities and pay scales rising progressively. Most purchases in the millworks department seem to be special orders, and you do earn a commission on those, so even if you sneered at that $11/hr. figure consider how much more that may be if you are great at approaching people and are knowledgeable about your subject. Considering you have experience with garage doors, learning about the features of French doors, storm doors, windows, etc. shouldn't be too difficult, and given your experience you shouldn't have much trouble snagging a position. Even though we're in a recession of sorts Lowe's is still doing very well, and I'd assume the same for Home Depot. It seems people have cut back everywhere except for buying items to improve their homes. If you want to use me as a positive reference if you should apply at Lowe's, feel free to let me know. I've been employed there since early-2005 and am generally well-regarded.

[ScranBarre]

An internet search provided these results for garage door suppliers in Scranton. It couldn't hurt to give one of these places a call to see if they'd be interested in hiring a sales person or installer.

AMARR GARAGE DOORS
2300 Stafford Ave
Scranton,PA 18505
(570) 344-7247

GARAGE DOOR SERVICES
435 Madison Ave
Scranton,PA 18510
(570) 341-7989

ALL DOOR SALES INC
Scranton,PA 18501
(570) 342-3056

NORTHEAST DOOR SALES COMPANY
Scranton,PA 18501
(800) 269-9337

ROWE DOOR SALES COMPANY
1510 Ross Ave
Scranton,PA 18509
(570) 347-5608

[scrantonluna]

Might want to check with Sears, I think they do a good number of garage door installs, even if they just refer you to local contractors, who may need your services. Also Mesko Glass, they do a large number of various door installs, including self opening styles which are probably very similar.
Good luck and let us know how you make out.

[littlebunnie69]

I know toys r us and target are hiring but they might just be seasonal. Its worth a try !