Any ideas for work people in financial services can do instead during these times of failing banks, etc? (license, apply)

[findingmesomeday]

My husband is out of work. The company he worked for, which worked primarily with banks, went out of business because of the stress and pounding the banking industry was taking. He has a marketing background and before this past company, he worked either for a bank, or for an ad agency handling a banking or financial services account.

Well it doesn't take a genious to see that this line of work is not going to be very lucrative or jumping with new jobs in the near future. Other than bringing out his power tools again and working carpentry jobs (which he did last time he was unemployed), any ideas for where he might apply his skills (not his carpentry skills--his professional skills!).

[ckitz78]

I was in the same boat! Then I moved to Michigan and then got into a sinking boat! so after looking and looking I could not find any work then I started looking for work at home options and came across a company called AmeriplanUSA (a legit company) with his back ground I think he would do great if you want to visit my website at www.freedomathometeam.com/ckitzinger he can take a look to see if this would be something he would be interested in. Thanks

[FloridianKitten]

He should look for a marketing job (or other type of job that uses his skills -- you didn't say what they are) with a company that provides financial services and/or software to banks. There are several that I can think of... Harland, Metavante, Fiserv, Fidelity, etc. These companies are always interested in hiring someone with banking experience, and many of them are still doing quite well overall, even in today's economy.

[findingmesomeday]

Originally Posted by FloridianKitten

He should look for a marketing job (or other type of job that uses his skills -- you didn't say what they are) with a company that provides financial services and/or software to banks. There are several that I can think of... Harland, Metavante, Fiserv, Fidelity, etc. These companies are always interested in hiring someone with banking experience, and many of them are still doing quite well overall, even in today's economy.

I think this is a great idea though it seems to leave him lukewarm. He was working for a design company that worked exclusively with banks and before he started the job, I thought he'd love it. He's creative, he's very handy and can design and build most anything (though he didn't have to actually do that with this job) and he likes business/marketing end of financial services which is what he was hired to bring to this company to bring them out of vendor-only status. Unfortunately, the company's owners just could not manage their time or money. And he hated the job!

[twixcookie]

wow, all I see are banking and financial jobs around...I sit here and wish I was in that business. Financial analysts, bankers, gosh, I am in the wrong business!

[20yrsinBranson]

I work for banks delivering late pay notices and default notices. I inspect vacant properties for damages. I have more work than I can handle and make VERY GOOD money. DM me if you want more details.

20yrsinBranson

[findingmesomeday]

My husband is on the marketing side of banking. I have tried to encourage him to branch out within the financial sector--getting series 63 license for example--

At least he's not working for Wachovia right now, though he's talked with them in the past and they've been on his target list. I don't think they're hiring too many people today!

[sunny AZ]

Does your husband know a lot of people in the industry? I have a friend who runs his own business and who is very successful. He swears by this technique whenever he needs to solve a problem.

He sends out an email to every single person he knows, writes a short description of the problem, and what he is looking to get out of it. He asks in the email that people forward it on to anyone else that might be able to help.

Yes, to a degree it is spam, I know. But your list is people you know, former coworkers, friends, family, etc. so I don't think it's a bad way to go. I have seen this work out for him time and again. If you have a large enough network, someone you know probably has the answer, or knows someome that does. And who doesn't like to be the hero, helping out a friend in need? People will respond!

The main thing is to get over your fear of looking stupid and just see what comes of it. My guess is that your husband would get some great ideas from these people, because they know the industry. Someone might also know about a specific position that is available but not being advertised on the job boards.