On my way homelessness

Das, I hope you get back on your feet soon. I've been very close to being in that situation. The truth is that many people are only a few paychecks away from sailing that same boat (unless the government is providing full support for one thing or another). Stay focused, be determined, and on't lose sight of what you want in life. You have to want it as much as you want to breathe. There is a lot of really good advice here so far. Don't give up on whatever it is your dreams are, sounds corny but it is very true.
 
This is all great information. This past week I have done some serious thinking and I have decided to relocate to Oklahoma. I will be able to finish school and hopefully get my engineering degree. I will miss it out here in California but it's not going anywhere last time I checked. Besides I think OK has some pretty sweet knife laws.

I have been looking into Drafting certifications at the local CC just to hold me over financially. I would like to thank everyone who chimed to give a stranger some life tips. Thank you
 
dasknife said:
This is all great information. This past week I have done some serious thinking and I have decided to relocate to Oklahoma. I will be able to finish school and hopefully get my engineering degree. I will miss it out here in California but it's not going anywhere last time I checked. Besides I think OK has some pretty sweet knife laws.

I have been looking into Drafting certifications at the local CC just to hold me over financially. I would like to thank everyone who chimed to give a stranger some life tips. Thank you
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Drafter cert's are good, but outside of civil engineering, most firms seem to rely more on solid models then paper for design work. The paper schematics are only used for non-computer enviroments like production. The big three solid modeling software suites seem to be Pro/Engineer, Catia, and Solidworks. Competency in those can open up a lot of positions as a designer instead of just a drafter.
 
dasknife said:
This is all great information. This past week I have done some serious thinking and I have decided to relocate to Oklahoma. I will be able to finish school and hopefully get my engineering degree. I will miss it out here in California but it's not going anywhere last time I checked. Besides I think OK has some pretty sweet knife laws.

I have been looking into Drafting certifications at the local CC just to hold me over financially. I would like to thank everyone who chimed to give a stranger some life tips. Thank you
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I was just about to suggest getting out of California, there are plenty of other states that are doing well with employers looking to hire. Many of us have hit rock bottom before and sometimes a change of scenery will do wonders. Good luck with everything, keep your head high and you will pull through.
 
If you can, get your butt to North Dakota. That state is presently enjoying a tremendous energy boom. Even people working in fast food places are making out; get a job in the energy biz and you will do even better.. Go where the good jobs are, and good luck, from one vet to another.

I don't think Ok. is a good idea, few jobs, at least that's what my family members living there say.
 
Go to your local post office. The St. Louis P.O. is hiring like crazy....especially VETS! I believe it's $16.50 to start
 
If I was out of work, I'd look to the states with the lowest unemployment. Low unemployment means there are jobs. I heard that Utah is short around 80 people to work in the prison system!

Good luck!!
 
What was your MOS? Did you see combat?
 
It will always be easier to find work when you have work, so get any legal job to use as a stepping stone if nothing else. I'm specifying a "legal job" because it's easy to get caught up with a crowd who will promise you everything, use you and discard you, leaving you worse than you were to begin with. This is especially common with veterans. Obviously I can't help with suggestions about industries to try or where to move to, but here are some other things which could help:
- as I said, start with whatever legal work you can get
- get your resume up to scratch. Get help if you need
- when it comes to relocating, it's always good to be somewhere you have some kind of support, friendships or useful family. Things are always easier when you have some kind of support network. If you don't have that, get any support you can (I think the others have made some suggestions there)
- remember you don't need to be proud of your job to be proud of who you are. Every job is a stepping stone and a valuable chance to learn. Be very careful about knocking back any reasonable employment
- It's VERY easy to underrate yourself and how skilled you are. It's also easy to underestimate how transferable your skills and experience are. One way around that is to list everything you've done in your previous employment and tertiary education. Start with functions, then break it down into duties/activities, then break that down into individual skills/training/experience you possess which allowed you to get that done. Everyone I know who has done this has been surprised by how much they know. You'll be the same.

Above all, stay on top of your own attitude. You will be your own worst enemy and your own best friend. You've obviously got mental discipline and determination. Use them and they'll serve you well here.

All the best with it mate.


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^^^^I vote we don't make the guy feel worse about his situation. My best wishes. I am unfamiliar with American work laws or education but here in Oz we have TAFE schools etc, try getting a work placement with someone as education? Try an apprenticeship.
 
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