I never knew Linkedln and Indeed took resumes for bathhouse bitches.
Just got laid off
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True. We found your mom the old fashioned way. Standing on a street corner.
Sorry to hear this, OP. I went through this during the Covid year. 8 AM on a Monday, my boss called and told me that my job is eliminated effective immediately. I filed for unemployment that morning and got an unemployment check that Friday. After that, I used a Placement Agency and had 3 interviews in a week. I was working again 2 weeks later and making more money. I had thought the agency was a temp/seasonal type of hiring place, but they had a ridiculous amount of job openings all the way up to corporate levels. Maybe check one of those out. Good luck to you.
That's terrible, the last 2 companies I worked for, closed down, one after I had worked there 19 years the other 5 years.
Get unemployment after your final check. That should give you time to get everything together resume wise and what not and take some of the urgency off of the situation. Sounds stressful, I'm sorry to hear it.
I am not a glazier, but I do own a contracting business...I would strongly suspect that a lot of your experience/skills would translate over to other trades. Such as electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, cabinetry, etc. A good estimator is a critical piece to the success of a trade based company. I would strongly encourage you to consider other, as in not limiting yourself to glass, options that can use your base skills. The Project Admin and CAD experience just sweetens the pot in my mind.
I can tell you that if I had an opening and you were in this area I would be eager to talk to you. I am sure that there is someone within your "travel from home zone" that would feel similarly. Take this as an opportunity, for real, because I can totally see this being a net positive for you. Go get 'em kid!!
Shoot...if you can get yourself to work on a daily basis, keep your phone in your pocket when you should be working and aren't a drug user you just passed half of the potential employees right there...probably more than half. Not even joking. When someone like me looks at someone like you I like to see that you are serious about being committed to the company and are trustworthy, etc. I sense that you are those things. You got this!!
Make a list of all of the companies that are bidding on the same jobs that you are. NOT some, ALL. Pick your favorites and start calling them. Tell them that you are a recently displaced Estimator/Project and darn good one. You prefer to stay in the area for the stability of your family, etc. Profit!
Hoosier, seriously, don't do that to yourself. LOTS of people change careers in their lives and have to learn a new raft of details. NO BIG DEAL!
Lots of employers would like to have solid, family oriented guy filling a key position for them. DON"T sell yourself short!
Depends on the person and the field. At 59 I made a career change. At 62 I'm still getting pinged by people in my prior life either wanting me to return full time, part time, or to consult.
Don't count out part time work or consulting in your field while searching. Many employers like to hire people who can make things happen in a bad situation instead of waiting for something to come along.
Yeah I am not going to limit it to just glass and glazing or even just construction although I am guessing construction is my best chance.
Sorry Hoosier for your loss.
I spent to many times in the 80's and early 90's looking for jobs.
I feel your pain.
I spent to many times in the 80's and early 90's looking for jobs.
I feel your pain.
I updated my resume because I knew the company was closing. Only change I need to make is to change present to "March 2025" on the resume.
As for unemployment, can I apply for that now even if my last check won't be for 2 weeks or do I need to wait til after the last check comes through?
I think you can get unemployment now. I over think sometimes. Damn hyper vigilance.
Apply now. There will be a section to report when you are paid through and when benefits should start.
Im not going to lie, I have changed my attitude on some of this. When I interview folks, the honest answer is much more important that a BS spin. Do they excite me? Would I like to work with them? Can I learn something from them?
E.G.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years" - Considering my recent company going under, I would like to be <in a> stable work environment, happy with my output, where I contribute to a team and produce meaningful product that meets our customer needs. In 5 years, I don't know, but I'd love to be able to work in a healthy team environment, help grow my group and possibly move towards team leadership. <depending on the specific org make up for your industry>
"Why do you want to work here" - from what I have heard, this company has a good reputation for quality delivery, and happy customers and stability.
Esp coming from a company that is going under in your case, IMO, this gives you some options that other scenarios may not. Just my .02. The presentation usually feels a little salesy, so use your words, but when I interview, if we end up asking these types of questions, I don't need to hear "I expect to be in your role". Everything depends on where one is in the org.
Also, sorry you have to deal with this.
Have you looked into being a 1099 contractor while looking for something career based?
I’m not sure about Iowa Medicaid but I’m not sure there’s much to fall back on these days with the proposed funding cuts all across the board
Good luck, I’ve been the sole wage earner for my son/wife and current GF. It’s a lot to carry on your shoulders. Wishing you the best of luck and hoping your skills translate across to different opportunities.
Iowa’s a bit of an economic wasteland but opportunities do exist. You seem like an intelligent, personable individual and that goes a long ways in the workplace.
I’m not sure about Iowa Medicaid but I’m not sure there’s much to fall back on these days with the proposed funding cuts all across the board
Good luck, I’ve been the sole wage earner for my son/wife and current GF. It’s a lot to carry on your shoulders. Wishing you the best of luck and hoping your skills translate across to different opportunities.
Iowa’s a bit of an economic wasteland but opportunities do exist. You seem like an intelligent, personable individual and that goes a long ways in the workplace.
There are companies who direct you to use LinkedIn to apply now.
OP, I believe you can get a free month of LinkedIn premium. Just cancel once you sign up, that way you won't be charged. Either way, it's a great tool for networking and job hunting. I believe premium lets you reach out to the hiring manager directly if you so choose.
Boss had mentioned he might send some free Lance work my way but didn't give any information on what he would pay me for it or anything. He has my number so I guess if he needs something he will let me know.
I am actually not in Iowa, I live just outside of South Bend, IN. I have very little connection to Iowa other than trips there as a kid to see my aunt and my mom raised me watching the Hawkeyes. That aunt has since passed.
I have been on the U of I campus twice. Once to see my cousin graduate in Carver Hawkeye arena and once to go to a game. I've been to 2 hawkeye games in my life. Once when Drew Tate was the QB and they traveled to IU to play. The other I think Vandenberg was the QB and they played Tennessee Tech. That game got delayed in the middle of the game due to weather.
Honestly that was probably the last time I was in Iowa.
Not sure how it would affect your unemployment benefits, but I’d think about a part time job a Home Depot, Lowe’s or local hardware store to slow the cash burn while you look for a permanent full time position.
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Good luck Hoosier. I was scared when I was unemployed a few years back. I found a better job and it has been life changing for me. I hope the same happens for you.
I always assumed NC & WokeBloke were the same person?
It really wouldn’t surprise me. That loser has no life.
I would think you could find something in the CAD tech or estimator in the RV industry. If I recall your on the west side of SB? Sorry to hear man
That is an option the RV industry is heavy in Elkhart the next town over.
Sorry man, this might be the best thing that could have happened. I got laid off once and it was pretty freeing. My package was a bit different than yours, but still I'm sure you'll be fine in the end.
You might find you enjoy something entirely different. With the Internet and AI there are so many ways to make a living other than a 9-5 now. You'll be good.
Sorry to hear this. I know you can recover from this and you and your family will be better off in the end.
Best wishes.
Best wishes.
Don't do it OP it sucks here. Husker fans fkin everywhere.
