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Posted by *EPIK* (Member # 7481) on :
 
What's up Cafords. It's been a while since I've been around here. I took a break from this site for a few reasons, none of which are important at this time. But now I'm back & I'm asking for some help from my friends here....

Well, long story short, I lost my job on October 21st, & I am having a VERY tough time finding work. I had a pretty good paying job & unfortunately was terminated for supposedly breaking the rules, so I was also denied unemployment. Now I am stuck without many options, bills catching up on me, & zero income. Usually I wouldn't post my personal info on the net, but I am really looking for help on my job search, because we all know how bad the job market in California is at this time.

If I don't find something soon, next up will be selling the things I worked so hard to accumulate all these years which would be my pride & joy, my Cadillac & my Stang, which I REALLY couldn't bear to do, but you gotta do what you gotta do right?

Anyhow, anybody have any info on some available jobs here in the Sacramento area. Most of my job experience involves customer service, driving (class C), warehouse, & most recently servicing fire extinguishers.BUT, I am open to anything at this time & I am willing to learn new things. I am a hard worker, fast learner, & reliable. Any info or leads would be MUCH appreciated....

Thanks Cafords.
 

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Posted by 85staNg302 (Member # 9450) on :
 
sorry to hear dustin..I'm working but they've been cutting our hours alot too so times get a lil tough, it sucks specially wen u wana keep doing things to ur car and u Jus can't because of other more important shit ..sucks hopefully something comes up Jus be a lil patient something will come up sooner or later and noo don't sell nun of them beasts bro!
 

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Posted by 1RaW??SvT (Member # 9151) on :
 
Dustin when im back in town monday i will call both bosses at my work and ask if they have an opening for one more person!! Just a quick easy lil rock chip repair position its super easy and you get a hourly rate plus a bonus every month i believe!! i got my bro and a couple buddys a job at safelite and there happy! Its most likely not as great of pay as your last job but ill see what i can do!!


Ill get in contact with you when im back from vegas!!



 

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Posted by SantaClara_Lx (Member # 9488) on :
 
Always check Comcast website out here they start you out at 17 and in 2 years you. Could be at 24
 

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Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :
 
Since it's holiday season go hit up the retail stores. They are going to be hiring seasonal work. Yes it's part time most likely and minimum wage but at least you will be making something to keep food on the table. Also register with some temp agencies. Don't be picky just get something so you can have some money coming in while you look for your new "real" job.

Well, that's my advice for the day! Good luck!!!
 

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Posted by Tha91SiCkNeSs (Member # 5790) on :
 

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Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
Since it's holiday season go hit up the retail stores. They are going to be hiring seasonal work. Yes it's part time most likely and minimum wage but at least you will be making something to keep food on the table. Also register with some temp agencies. Don't be picky just get something so you can have some money coming in while you look for your new "real" job.

Well, that's my advice for the day! Good luck!!!

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Ya, go to Macy's.com. When I was in college, I worked there. Like 7 years ago, they started at like $8.15. I'm sure it's probably higher now. Plus, if you do good, they have a high permanent retention rate. But, you need to apply.. like yesterday.
 

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Posted by jegg (Member # 9910) on :
 
Sorry to hear, man! If you were any closer to So SF I'd submit your resume.

If you don't mind the commute PM me, we can exchange contacts.
 

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Posted by Sco Cuddie (Member # 6757) on :
 
PM Sent.
 

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Posted by 2Foxes2Five0Coupes (Member # 9154) on :
 
It sucks that a lot of these jobs are creating ridiculous rules to try and fire people easily and rehire new people for less pay. I don't know what your chances are filing a wrongful termination lawsuit might be something to consider. If it wasn't for my union job a lot of guys where I work would be fired for breaking the "rules " I always tell people if there license is good to get a commercial license ( class A or B get an A if you go to truck driving school) there's usually work driving. Try and get on where streak Matt brother works. It's a really good paying field of work. Good luck in the search dude. Oh yeah check fed ex and UPS for some partime work.

[ November 17, 2011, 07:24 AM: Message edited by: 2Foxes2Five0Coupes ]
 

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Posted by SS396 chevelle (Member # 7277) on :
 
How much do you want for the caddy
 

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Posted by *EPIK* (Member # 7481) on :
 
Thanks guys... It's been pretty tough, I haven't been jobless since 2004, & of course I was making a pretty decent living at my last job so I acquired a few bills from living comfortably. At this point in time, NEITHER of the cars are for sale, & most likely the stang would go before the Caddy if I did get to that point, but for now, don't bother asking about the cars...

@ Corey, please do look into a job at Safelite, that would be perfect. Of course the pay won't be as good, but I'm sure it's better than minimum wage?

I may look into retail soon, although it will hurt my pride a bit to go from $30 hr back down to minimum wage, but you gotta do what u gotta do I guess?

I have looked into Comcast & didn't see any positions available on their site as of late.

A class A license would be nice, but unfortunately time is not my friend, I need a job as of yesterday....

Thanks for the help & suggestions fellas...

[ November 17, 2011, 08:07 AM: Message edited by: *EPIK* ]
 

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Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
Dustin,

I'm sorry to hear about the recent job misfortune. I hope you get back on your feet soon and although you probably don't want to commute out here, I'll keep my eyes peeled for you regarding any potential opportunities.

Luke
 

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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
you cant fight for your job back? sorry to hear about the job loss...
 

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Posted by 87droptop50 (Member # 7185) on :
 
Try looking into calopps.org . This is where I found my job working for the city
 

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Posted by SIC70STANG (Member # 4347) on :
 
SEIU 521
 

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Posted by BULLITTMAN (Member # 8468) on :
 
Sorry to hear the bad news Dustin. I know a company that's hiring but its here in the southbay. I wish you the best of luck and hope you get back on your feet agaiin real soon.
 

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Posted by SUMO (Member # 8553) on :
 
I hear UPS in sac is hiring all positions
 

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Posted by 90.5.0GT (Member # 8843) on :
 
pm sent
 

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Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
Hit up Verizon, A good friend of mine in the customer service lead/supervisor I remember her telling me they were hiring. You may have to go through a temp agency to get your foot in the door.

Also I hate to state the obvious but try/scour the following resources.
www.dice.com
www.monster.com
www.careerbuilder.com
www.linkedin.com

Good luck.

[ November 17, 2011, 10:48 AM: Message edited by: N8 ]
 

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Posted by Cobra 93-4992 (Member # 4992) on :
 

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How much do you want for the caddy

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Originally posted by SS396 chevelle:
How much do you want for the caddy

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How much for the coupe? Dave you don't want another caddy

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Originally posted by N8:
Oh and check out DBI (they do distribution for Coors....). YeI am not sure if they have a plant out there where you at. But they have one in Stockton and I know they were hiring drivers as of last week.

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Oh and check out DBI (they do distribution for Coors....). YeI am not sure if they have a plant out there where you at. But they have one in Stockton and I know they were hiring drivers as of last week.

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Yeah that would work nate if had a class a license not a class c .but i guees you missed that part of the job requirements of the that job.

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Originally posted by N8:
Oh and check out DBI (they do distribution for Coors....). I am not sure if they have a plant out there where you at. But they have one in Stockton and I know they were hiring drivers as of last week.

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Originally posted by *EPIK*:
Thanks for all the help, suggestions, & info guys. I actually attended a Verizon job fair at the call center today. Came dressed to impress, had a short interview, & landed a real interview on monday @3pm. I'm gonna stay optimistic & take this as a positive sign, because another guy I know came to the fair dressed in jeans & casual wear & afterwards they said they would "call him" to setup an interview....

I'm gonna spend my weekend brushing up on all my verizon info & preparing for this interview because I REALLY need this job. It doesn't pay as much as my last gig, but Verizon is a very good company to get on with because there is always room for growth within the company, unlike my last job.

As far as unemployment, they denied me for misconduct, but there is no proof or write ups showing any gross misconduct, so I will still try to appeal it regardless. Either way, I DESERVE unemployment IMO...

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Originally posted by N8:
Oh and check out DBI (they do distribution for Coors....). I am not sure if they have a plant out there where you at. But they have one in Stockton and I know they were hiring drivers as of last week.

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There is a DBI plant here in sac! It's in west sac.. I work for the competitior! NorCal Bev and we do budweiser. I will ask tomorrow if we are hiring! We only hire through word of mouth, gotta be friends or family with someone in our company to get in but last I heard some guys may get laid off cause we are slow during the winter....

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I figured there was one out there my folks seems to drive out there a lot. Even if he cannot drive, where there are truck deliveries usually means warehouse work too. BTW is this Casey?
 

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Posted by 8NOTCH8 (Member # 4216) on :
 
non-union break
 

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Posted by hidnn.o.s. (Member # 1219) on :
 
Haven't read this but goodluck Dustin. I like the fact you aren't too proud to extend an arm looking for a hand
 

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Posted by NavidR (Member # 3164) on :
 
I'm sorry about what your going through! What really sucks is that you can't get unemployment??? how can they do that?
 

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Posted by *EPIK* (Member # 7481) on :
 
@ CASEY... Thanks bro, I appreciate that. congrats on the job @ DBI. If anything becomes available please do let me know. You are correct, I work my ass off too, but I will not work for minimum wage...

@ N8... I will get their name on monday & hit u up as soon as I'm done with the interview. Thanks!!!

@ Don, thanks man. I never have took much pride to ask for a helping hand when I need one, & I also would be the one to offer someone a hand if they needed it in return...


@ Navid. Supposedly I did something that is against code, so I was denied for that reason. I do have the option to appeal it though as well, which I may do if I don't land a job soon...
 

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Posted by CornOil_&_Boost (Member # 5888) on :
 

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Originally posted by *EPIK*:
@ CASEY... Thanks bro, I appreciate that. congrats on the job @ DBI. If anything becomes available please do let me know. You are correct, I work my ass off too, but I will not work for minimum wage...

@ N8... I will get their name on monday & hit u up as soon as I'm done with the interview. Thanks!!!

@ Don, thanks man. I never have took much pride to ask for a helping hand when I need one, & I also would be the one to offer someone a hand if they needed it in return...


@ Navid. Supposedly I did something that is against code, so I was denied for that reason. I do have the option to appeal it though as well, which I may do if I don't land a job soon...

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Originally posted by *EPIK*:
Thanks guys... It's been pretty tough, I haven't been jobless since 2004, & of course I was making a pretty decent living at my last job so I acquired a few bills from living comfortably. At this point in time, NEITHER of the cars are for sale, & most likely the stang would go before the Caddy if I did get to that point, but for now, don't bother asking about the cars...

@ Corey, please do look into a job at Safelite, that would be perfect. Of course the pay won't be as good, but I'm sure it's better than minimum wage?

I may look into retail soon, although it will hurt my pride a bit to go from $30 hr back down to minimum wage, but you gotta do what u gotta do I guess?

I have looked into Comcast & didn't see any positions available on their site as of late.

A class A license would be nice, but unfortunately time is not my friend, I need a job as of yesterday....

Thanks for the help & suggestions fellas...

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Originally posted by N8:
Oh and check out DBI (they do distribution for Coors....). I am not sure if they have a plant out there where you at. But they have one in Stockton and I know they were hiring drivers as of last week.

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