Tough road ahead...

Daniel Koster

Daniel Koster

www.kosterknives.com
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Well, still looking for a job...:(

Turns out people around here are looking for either entry level, or senior level experience. I've been able to get on ok so far, but it's going to get tight soon.

I hate to do this, but I'm going to have to move a few khukuris over the next few weeks to make ends meet.

First to go is a Chiruwa 20" AK.

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Pen,
Sorry about dire straits. Whoever you discovers you with is getting an incredible resource. Good people like you always land on their feet.
Please PM me, I have a question on the AK.

Rog
 
Originally posted by Red
Sorry to hear this Dan. Have strength!
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Ditto. It's always rough when a man has to sell his favorite personal possesion's in order to live.:(
 
Things have to get better pretty soon. Don't look like the job market has started to improve much yet though. Good Luck.:)
 
Hate to see a man sell prized posessions. Hang tough, and trust in the Supreme Being. And if you really need help badly, ask for help from friends. We will do all we can to help. (Yes, I'm new here, but you have helped me, therefore you are now called friend.)

Bill
 
Really sorry to hear that Dan. If I had cash I'd throw it your way. :(
 
Keep looking and searching Dan. Getting a job is like selling a car: you might have a good one but usually you have to list it a couple of times. It's all about finding the right buyer. We have all seen your obvious technical skill so I don't think it'll be too long before things come together for you.

Seems like there are way more rough spots in people's lives now than there were a couple years ago. The move to cheap offshore talent is gutting the North American economy and forcing people to change what they do. Large corporations and the US Government are equally to blame. Why are American tax returns processed in India? Because it's cheaper.

But we all find a way to get along somehow...
 
Thanks for the well-wishes, guys.

The 20" AK still needs a home.
 
Not to say I know your business better than you, but you might try going to a staffing place like Adecco. They don't just do grunt work temps, but also do stuff like IT and engineering, and besides just temp work, they do temp to hire and direct placement. I hadn't really thought of going here, but I've gotten two jobs through Adecco right now, one direct placement(they let me go as they didn't have enough work, was huge case of poor management), and one right now which is temp to hire. Both of these are IT jobs, and pay noticably more then I would have gotten going back to work at Walmart again. I know they do engineering and other technical jobs too(not exactly sure what you used to do or what you're qualified for).

Also, if need be, can get regular temp type job from them, which won't pay much, and doesn't take advantage of any of your skills, but could help keep food on the table while you look for something else.

Just some thoughts, I do definitely know where you're coming from though. Earlier this year, was at point where I was living paycheck to paycheck(still am, to be honest), and then was out of work for a month and a half. It's not fun, as we both know, and unlike me, you have family to take care of.

Anyways, keep your chin up, and will bepraying for you.
 
Thanks, Joe.

2 of my interviews so far were through professional staffing firms. It's a nice process, but nothing has resulted so far. By the time they add their fee on top of my salary, it's a tough pill for some companies to swallow. I got a list of a few more and will keep going. I have interviews all day tomorrow...

I should tell you guys - I had one guy keep me in an interview for 4.5 hours. He insisted I come in at 8:30 - I was there, he was not. I got bounced around other staff people - even spent time talking to the marketing lady - until he finally showed up about 11:30 and we chatted until 1 PM. I was hopeful, so I didn't say anything - still haven't.

The architecture profession is an odd business. I've had people ask me how to solve some of their architectural problems during an interview and they weren't just bluffing - they really wanted some help.
 
Best of luck, Pen. You're a good guy with talent and integrity, I hope you can hold out for an employer who appreciates those qualities.
As for those interviewers... maybe you can consult?
 
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