Another worker here with lost job.. couple questions on UE (carpenter, good)

[MikeJaquish]

Jackie,
What sort of carpentry do you do?
Framing, trim, etc?

Residential or commercial?

[Gatornation]

Originally Posted by ViewFromThePeak

Not to throw a monkey wrench into that assertion, but many of us constituents have convinced at least Dole to reconsider her position since this is election time. Price might very well lose to Lawson even with all the straight party ticket voters in CH/Carrboro/Durham simply because he voted for the bailout, and may reconsider just to save his job. The phones, faxes, and e-mails have been flooded with opponents like myself as well as several grassroot efforts to the bailout. I won't discuss the particulars of why I oppose it as that thread belongs in the business or politics forum, but it's not necessarily going to be "finally" passed tonight.

No offense to anyone who might be affected by a credit crisis, and best wishes to JHW for a speedy recovery in the job market.

well 22 so far have said they are switching so it looks likely to pass.

[ViewFromThePeak]

Originally Posted by Gatornation

well 22 so far have said they are switching so it looks likely to pass.

It's very possible. I was just suggesting that they are jeopardizing their jobs as dozens of constituents in the triangle I am personally aware of are voting against their party wishes simply on this one issue, including myself. I can't believe it's isolated either.

[Jackie Holland Willis Jr]

Originally Posted by MikeJaquish

Jackie,
What sort of carpentry do you do?
Framing, trim, etc?

Residential or commercial?

I have done all from ground up. Worked in both residential and commercial.

I have filed for the benefits. I am allowed to make $85 per week without penalty.

I am seriously considering a total career change. Im 40 years old and have to come to the reality hard labor isnt gonna treat me so well in future. Its just so hard to start over after 25 years in trade. Also having family of 5 makes things totally tough.
I give thanks that my wife has a decent job currently.

Anyone have any leads on good places to look for jobs? Ive emailed probably 50 companys so far with no luck. They want people who have 5 years or so experience so wages wont be so high I guess ???

Im keeping my spirits high but this is a new point in my life thats very depressing. Thanks to all for the kind words.

[Jackie Holland Willis Jr]

Just an update. Still sending 10-20 resumes daily for jobs. no luck yet but I have faith something will come in due time.

[beckycat]

Be patient, something will come through, it always does. Did you try craigslist? I think one thing ppl are finding out, it may be wise to take your resume' and go to companies that you're interested in. It sounds like you're a go-getter and you would be successful that way. Good luck! What other work are you looking into?

[Jackie Holland Willis Jr]

Yes i send emails and resumes to job listings on Craiglist and careerbuilder DAILY.

Its been 3 weeks and seems like its been years Im still open to career change just dont know what i want to go into ..

[Exit MA Now]

Originally Posted by Jackie Holland Willis Jr

Its been 3 weeks and seems like its been years Im still open to career change just dont know what i want to go into ..

3 weeks? I am sorry Jackie, but you probably have a long way to go. You have more competition from people that already have jobs than from unemployed people. Finding a great job can happen in 4 weeks or 4 months. Better to work part time for extra cash while you are looking. You will get a good job, it's just a matter of time.

[Jackie Holland Willis Jr]

Lots of people have been telling me the same thing

[Lori1961]

Open up the phone book and starting emailing your resume with a cover letter to companies. I did that and was pleasantly surprised to get replies back. It didnt happen immediately but it did happen. Good luck!