Looking for a new job
06-15-2011, 11:10 AM
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Looking for a new job
What are some decent jobs in the 50-100k range that require no college degree. I've been with the same company for 7 years doing outside sales. Looking to get out of the wireless field.
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06-15-2011, 12:16 PM
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No college and 50-100k? Good luck.
Start your own business. The number of educated and experienced unemployed people in this country is ******* insane right now.
Start your own business. The number of educated and experienced unemployed people in this country is ******* insane right now.
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06-15-2011, 01:39 PM
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I'm in a similar boat. I have a BS degree in government bullshit and I'm trying to get something in Houston in the $70k range. I'm probably only looking at account management and the private site of government bullshit. I suspect that at the least Jake and I will have to stay put until we get a Republican Whitehouse to sponsor some real economic growth rather than our current strategy of penalizing anyone turning a profit.
Eventually, when my GF has the PhD, I'll be a glorified house boy and can hopefully get a job at a racecar shop to cover a few track expenses and fund my habit.
Eventually, when my GF has the PhD, I'll be a glorified house boy and can hopefully get a job at a racecar shop to cover a few track expenses and fund my habit.
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06-15-2011, 01:41 PM
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My masters will only net me around 100 pretax on my paycheck. But them I work for the gov. as a teacher, Secretary, police officer, counsel, temporary mother~father, older brother, or what ever else they think they can pile on but lets not turn this in to a political discussion.
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06-15-2011, 02:02 PM
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The economist-GF claims the real unemployment rate is currently at 14% and predicts 18% by the end of the year...which is perfect to secure votes in the next election of course considering the people on sustenance will vote for sustenance peddling politicians.
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06-15-2011, 02:31 PM
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I also have a lot of underemployed friends as well. Underemployment is the big thing right now. I think that's what Hustlers GF is alluding to in the real unemployment rate. My Fiance is underemployed right now but thankful to have a Job.
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06-15-2011, 02:38 PM
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move to northern virginia. unemployment in arlington county is 3.9%.
also: what kind of range is 50-100k? Something tells me you need to figure that out first. Your real range is either 45-55k or 90-110k. pick one of thsoe and go find a job.
also: what kind of range is 50-100k? Something tells me you need to figure that out first. Your real range is either 45-55k or 90-110k. pick one of thsoe and go find a job.
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06-15-2011, 03:06 PM
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Some recently, some not. You forget I'm in TX and rig and oil jobs can pay well.
I also have a lot of underemployed friends as well. Underemployment is the big thing right now. I think that's what Hustlers GF is alluding to in the real unemployment rate. My Fiance is underemployed right now but thankful to have a Job.
I also have a lot of underemployed friends as well. Underemployment is the big thing right now. I think that's what Hustlers GF is alluding to in the real unemployment rate. My Fiance is underemployed right now but thankful to have a Job.
Arlington, VA is an employment destination, the same as Houston and Seattle...some absurd percentage of the population is there for high-paying jobs. The rest of the nation doesn't have centralized technology, government, nor energy to attract workers.
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06-15-2011, 03:20 PM
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Stay away from construction. Thats for sure.
Right now I'm currently between 3 jobs. My main gig is my eBay service, 2nd would be the concrete business and I work on painting the building when I have time between the other two. eBay is different every week. Sometimes I make just enough and other times I make enough to cover the entire month. Concrete work is up and down as well. Last week I squeezed in just over 30 hours and so far this week I havent worked an hour. Painting the building is just a little side jobber that I'm using to pay off my loan a few years early.
Work is ******* SCARCE right now man. I mean jesus **** I'd work 60 hours a week pouring concrete if I could, but there just isn't enough work out there. Most places are laying people off rather than hiring, and the ones hiring are the $10hr part time jobs. College education or not (which is overrated anyways).
If you've been at the same place for 7 years and make good money, I'd recommend staying. At least for the time being. You don't have to stay there forever, but NOW isn't exactly the best time to quit a job and look for a new one in the $50k-$100k range. IMHO that is.
Pushy - How long has it been since you quit smoking? I thought you were hardcore? You cant even make it a month before breaking down and whining like a bitch about it? lol
Right now I'm currently between 3 jobs. My main gig is my eBay service, 2nd would be the concrete business and I work on painting the building when I have time between the other two. eBay is different every week. Sometimes I make just enough and other times I make enough to cover the entire month. Concrete work is up and down as well. Last week I squeezed in just over 30 hours and so far this week I havent worked an hour. Painting the building is just a little side jobber that I'm using to pay off my loan a few years early.
Work is ******* SCARCE right now man. I mean jesus **** I'd work 60 hours a week pouring concrete if I could, but there just isn't enough work out there. Most places are laying people off rather than hiring, and the ones hiring are the $10hr part time jobs. College education or not (which is overrated anyways).
If you've been at the same place for 7 years and make good money, I'd recommend staying. At least for the time being. You don't have to stay there forever, but NOW isn't exactly the best time to quit a job and look for a new one in the $50k-$100k range. IMHO that is.
Pushy - How long has it been since you quit smoking? I thought you were hardcore? You cant even make it a month before breaking down and whining like a bitch about it? lol
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