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Old 04-26-2009, 02:27 PM
 
Location: Austin
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CK --

I am a hard worker. I'm a good worker. I have applied for anything and everything that I am capable of doing, including service industry jobs, such as cleaning, waiting tables, etc. I know that I'm worth more than what I've been getting and what I will get, but that's not the point. The point is to not be a drain on the system or my family and to do anything and everything to ensure this doesn't happen -- even if it means busting tail for a low-paying job that barely gets me by indefinitely. Those are the personal ethics that I take to the workplace.
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Old 04-26-2009, 02:36 PM
 
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And how many people are really going to leave their families and go and live in tents in camps and do manual labor all day?

Answer: At least one of those 375,000 people who lost their homes in March 2009, i would think!


I would if it led to me having a patent job...;-)) lol
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Old 04-26-2009, 02:39 PM
 
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Answer: At least one of those 375,000 people who lost their homes in March 2009, i would think!


I would if it led to me having a patent job...;-)) lol
But they couldn't bring the family with them--the family would still need to have a place to stay. I'm sure some would be willing to work on WPA projects, but the numbers would most likely be small enough that it wouldn't make insituting such a program worthwhile.

BTW--Have you gone through Martindale Hubbell and sent resumes and cover letters to various attorneys practicing patent law in the areas you want to live? I got a paralegal job this way years ago. Sent unsolicited resumes and covers to law firms until I got a hit.
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Old 04-26-2009, 02:44 PM
 
Location: Brooklyn, New York
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You ask that question because you would like to know about who was working that position and what exactly happened with that person? Did they quit? meaning, maybe the job sucks. Where they fired? meaning, maybe they are very strict and don't play around so be careful with everything you do there or is it a new position? meaning are they going to use you are their guinea pig? and see what come out of it?

What do you think about it now? lol
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Old 04-26-2009, 02:45 PM
 
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I actually like that question TVSG!
Remember, interviewing is a 2-way street, plus they want to know if we are a right fit, just as we want to know if we will fit in well.
If it is an experimental position, then you need to know just in case they quickly lay you off.
If you are a replacement, then you need to probe further just in case it's because of retirement or high attrition.
If you are a supplement, then you know the company is somewhat stable or is positioned to grow in the future.
No one wants to accept the wrong position!
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:01 PM
 
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Yes, actually i did go through martindale hubble and sent out 56 inquiries. No one bit.

It is much easier to get a positon with a personal injury attorney! Plenty of jobs there. ;-)

So, what are you saying is different about Americans, now versus in the 40's.

Interesting links;
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/ny...nd/19Rwpa.html

WPA projects in Kansas / LJWorld.com

Works Progress Administration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

HowStuffWorks "12 WPA Projects that Still Exist"




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But they couldn't bring the family with them--the family would still need to have a place to stay. I'm sure some would be willing to work on WPA projects, but the numbers would most likely be small enough that it wouldn't make insituting such a program worthwhile.

BTW--Have you gone through Martindale Hubbell and sent resumes and cover letters to various attorneys practicing patent law in the areas you want to live? I got a paralegal job this way years ago. Sent unsolicited resumes and covers to law firms until I got a hit.
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:15 PM
 
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Yes, actually i did go through martindale hubble and sent out 56 inquiries. No one bit.

It is much easier to get a positon with a personal injury attorney! Plenty of jobs there. ;-)

So, what are you saying is different about Americans, now versus in the 40's.

Interesting links;
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/19/ny...nd/19Rwpa.html

WPA projects in Kansas / LJWorld.com

Works Progress Administration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

HowStuffWorks "12 WPA Projects that Still Exist"

Seriously, would you be willing to leave your home and family and go work digging ditches in Herkimer, NY, living in a tent for $9/hour? And no, there is no promise of anything other than 30 hours a week of employment for the time being. There is no promise of a job in your field. There is just a paycheck of $270/week before taxes. My guess is that the majority of people wouldn't take that type of work.
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:29 PM
 
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Well, If i am willing to dig ditches for 8 dollars per hour in Oregon, I am sure i will dig them in Herkimer, NY. Why, because if you have zero, 270 a week is better than zero!

I can turn down 270, only for a short period of time, due to Obama's extension.

Otherwise, I would be digging ditches, quite willingly.

If people climb mountains, cross deserts, paddle in canoes to get here to make 8 bucks an hour, i guess i can do the same thing!

Men in the 40's had children. So the question remains what is different now, than in the 1940's.

The statistics state that most americans make less than 35000 a year, so not that imuch better than 9 bucks per hour.

good luck!


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Seriously, would you be willing to leave your home and family and go work digging ditches in Herkimer, NY, living in a tent for $9/hour? And no, there is no promise of anything other than 30 hours a week of employment for the time being. There is no promise of a job in your field. There is just a paycheck of $270/week before taxes. My guess is that the majority of people wouldn't take that type of work.
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:43 PM
 
Location: City, State
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35,000 a year is much, much more than 9 bucks an hour.
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:46 PM
 
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35,000 a year is much, much more than 9 bucks an hour.

More like $17/hour.
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