Ive been a multi-craft maintenance technician for 20 of these years .My training is geared toward the textile industry,I'm 52 years old with kids at home.I'm afraid of the job search ahead of me.I've only had two jobs in my life.I can do many things but I'm not an expert at anything except welding.I have electrial,electronics,plc,and mechanical experience.Who might hire a 52 year old,diabetic and pay a living wage?
2006-09-10 16:16:17 · 8 answers · asked by mercury9501 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Develop a resume -- get someone to check it for you.
Send out resume's and applications to every welding job within 150 miles of your home. Check the newspapers daily classified sections on-line.
Sign up for unemployment and get them to show you their computerized job lists and apply for those jobs too.
Check the newspapers and your city, county and state government web sites for GOVERNMENT jobs requiring your skills.
Have family and relatives check around for you also. This is an economic emergency, there's no time to play games and be proud here.
You need to be sending out 10 to 20 resumes or applications EVERY WEEK to get a job --that's 2 to 4 every workday. Looking for work is harder than working. Get busy.
2006-09-10 16:23:40 · answer #1 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi friend, don't worry. I was in a similar situation about 3 yrs ago. I resigned from a job (a senior manager position) after 22 yrs after being promised of a project management position (which I was'nt really familiar with) in another company. Anyway there was quite a bit of uncertainity and the new position did'nt come thru' for about 3 months and those were the most frightening 3 months (so far) in my life. But my family was supportive and I prayed hard for the new job. So don't be upset. You may not be holding the right qualification or an expert in any particular field but you have got plenty of technical job experience. Pray hard, keep trying and be patient. You'll find a right job soon. In the meantime, you could take up a course or attend some training to sharpen your skills in a couple of additional fields which may come useful and handy in your attempts to get a new job.
2006-09-10 16:32:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My deepest sympathies go to you sir. It sounds like you have many usable skills. Welding pays well in most states, esp. those within a union. I'm sure you can find similar work, but unfortunately it may take you a few years to get to where you were before your loss. Your diabetes is of no concern. Anyone denying you a job based on that can and will be held liable under the Americans With Disabilities Act. I pity the fool who denies you a job because of this. Go to your local unemployment office, file as you should, and start hunting. There are good jobs out there, and I know with a little perseverance you will find one. Good luck and God bless!
2006-09-10 16:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a welder, you shouldn't have any problem getting a job. I know that the Harley Davidson Plant in York, Pa. are in need of welders all the time and the pay is around $20.00 an hour. I also heard that Caterpillar is offering a $50,000.00 sign on bonus to welders. You shouldn't have any problem! Good Luck
2006-09-10 16:22:44 · answer #4 · answered by funlady6632@yahoo.com 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 06:15:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you just to got to keep trying. Don't give up. Pray to God if you believe in Him.
I am currently looking for a job too and not too much luck..
2006-09-10 16:21:33 · answer #6 · answered by ♡ Choc ♡ 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A LOT OF PEOPLE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A MAN WHO KEEPS A JOB I WOULD NOT WORRY GO LOOK IN YOUR LOCAL PAPER AND START APPLY SOMEBODY WILL CALL AND IF THEY DO NOT YOU DO NOT NEED THAT JOB BUT LIKE I SAID SOMEBODY WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU
2006-09-10 16:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am too far from you but i can feel ur problem.
2006-09-10 16:21:56 · answer #8 · answered by buttar506 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋