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O-Trap

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Dec 31, 2009 12:14 PM
Many of you know I was laid off in late November. I've gotta say that even though I've been busting tail trying to find a new job, I can't seem to find anyone wanting to hire me.

Is anyone else having this trouble as well? Maybe we could pool our resources and stand a better chance finding something.
Dec 31, 2009 12:14pm
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Upper90

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Dec 31, 2009 12:17 PM
I have a close friend who has been out of work since July. He's turning in resumes, applying everywhere, and he can barely get a call back.

It's really tough, and I continue to wish you the best in your search.
Dec 31, 2009 12:17pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 31, 2009 12:20 PM
I found work this morning. It was in its usual place. It doesn't move around very much, being a building and all.
Dec 31, 2009 12:20pm
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gerb131

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Dec 31, 2009 12:22 PM
It is tough, I have been looking for about 2 months. I have been offered a few jobs but not the pay scale I was expecting. Hopefully the new year will bring all of us better luck on the job front.
Dec 31, 2009 12:22pm
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royal_k

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Dec 31, 2009 12:26 PM
I work in the automotive industry. Was layed off for 7 months the first part of this year. It sucks. there are jobs out there, but the pay scale is not condusive to paying the bills. Wishing you luck!
Dec 31, 2009 12:26pm
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McFly1955

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Dec 31, 2009 12:37 PM
I was looking for 6-7 months, with a bachelor's of business. I was also applying and random jobs while searching for a more 'career oriented' position (applied to ups, best buy, home depot, etc.).

No call backs from any of the jobs at retail stores or for delivery/warehouse work at ups/home depot.

My dad looked for almost a year for a new position and just recently found a job.
Dec 31, 2009 12:37pm
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LJ

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Dec 31, 2009 12:40 PM
McFly1955 wrote: I was looking for 6-7 months, with a bachelor's of business. I was also applying and random jobs while searching for a more 'career oriented' position (applied to ups, best buy, home depot, etc.).

No call backs from any of the jobs at retail stores or for delivery/warehouse work at ups/home depot.

My dad looked for almost a year for a new position and just recently found a job.
Take your degree off for those retail jobs. Just have that you are currently in college.
Dec 31, 2009 12:40pm
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Nate

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Dec 31, 2009 12:42 PM
McFly1955 wrote: I was looking for 6-7 months, with a bachelor's of business. I was also applying and random jobs while searching for a more 'career oriented' position (applied to ups, best buy, home depot, etc.).

No call backs from any of the jobs at retail stores or for delivery/warehouse work at ups/home depot.

My dad looked for almost a year for a new position and just recently found a job.
Applying at UPS is pointless. They hire within. To get a good job at UPS, you have to start as a package handler. I've seen very few people from the outside hired for any position besides package handling.

I know this because I spent 5 years there before being laid off. I was promoted from package handling to part-time supervisor to full time technician to full time integrator. They do not hire outside.
Dec 31, 2009 12:42pm
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Society

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Dec 31, 2009 12:46 PM
LJ wrote:
McFly1955 wrote: I was looking for 6-7 months, with a bachelor's of business. I was also applying and random jobs while searching for a more 'career oriented' position (applied to ups, best buy, home depot, etc.).

No call backs from any of the jobs at retail stores or for delivery/warehouse work at ups/home depot.

My dad looked for almost a year for a new position and just recently found a job.
Take your degree off for those retail jobs. Just have that you are currently in college.
Best advice I have seen from you.

For those that are saying the pay scale isn't up to your standards, don't bitch about not being able to find a job.
Dec 31, 2009 12:46pm
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Nate

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Dec 31, 2009 12:50 PM
Society wrote: Best advice I have seen from you.

For those that are saying the pay scale isn't up to your standards, don't bitch about not being able to find a job.
Agreed. If the pay scale is your concern, you should remain unemployed for being an idiot. Most jobs are probably going to pay more than the unemployment you are drawing. Glad my tax money is paying for you to huddle all day while I work for your internet bill.
Dec 31, 2009 12:50pm
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LJ

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Dec 31, 2009 12:54 PM
Keebler wrote:
Society wrote: Best advice I have seen from you.

For those that are saying the pay scale isn't up to your standards, don't bitch about not being able to find a job.
Agreed. If the pay scale is your concern, you should remain unemployed for being an idiot. Most jobs are probably going to pay more than the unemployment you are drawing. Glad my tax money is paying for you to huddle all day while I work for your internet bill.
You have to find a job paying $9.30/hour or more just to meet unemployment benefits (on a 40 hour week with 0 dependents).
Dec 31, 2009 12:54pm
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Nate

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Dec 31, 2009 12:55 PM
LJ wrote:
Keebler wrote:
Society wrote: Best advice I have seen from you.

For those that are saying the pay scale isn't up to your standards, don't bitch about not being able to find a job.
Agreed. If the pay scale is your concern, you should remain unemployed for being an idiot. Most jobs are probably going to pay more than the unemployment you are drawing. Glad my tax money is paying for you to huddle all day while I work for your internet bill.
You have to find a job paying $9.30/hour or more just to meet unemployment benefits (on a 40 hour week with 0 dependents).
Doesn't sound too hard seeing as McDonalds starts out at like $7 something now.
Dec 31, 2009 12:55pm
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LJ

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Dec 31, 2009 12:58 PM
Keebler wrote:

Doesn't sound too hard seeing as McDonalds starts out at like $7 something now.
That's because minimum wage is $7.xx now.

And "$7 something" is less than $9.30.
Dec 31, 2009 12:58pm
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Nate

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Dec 31, 2009 1:00 PM
LJ wrote: That's because minimum wage is $7.xx now.

And "$7 something" is less than $9.30.
How many people would actually take a $10/hour job? People that made $30 and are now unemployed will not work for $10/hour they expect that $30 again. So instead, they take the easy $9 of unemployment to sit on their ass instead of sucking it up and working. Not saying O-Trap or anyone is like that but there are too many people out of work and not looking for because they have unrealistic standards at this point.
Dec 31, 2009 1:00pm
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CenterBHSFan

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Dec 31, 2009 1:02 PM
but there are too many people out of work and not looking for because they have unrealistic standards at this point.

Truth!
Dec 31, 2009 1:02pm
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Society

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Dec 31, 2009 1:04 PM
LJ wrote:
Keebler wrote:

Doesn't sound too hard seeing as McDonalds starts out at like $7 something now.
That's because minimum wage is $7.xx now.

And "$7 something" is less than $9.30.
That's the problem. Even if they had to accept a job at McDonalds, they don't realize that they could possibly get another part-time job, but they'd rather just complain and sit at home collecting unemployment.
Dec 31, 2009 1:04pm
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Nate

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Dec 31, 2009 1:05 PM
Society wrote:
That's the problem. Even if they had to accept a job at McDonalds, they don't realize that they could possibly get another part-time job, but they'd rather just complain and sit at home collecting unemployment.
Wow, is there something wrong with me or you? I'm agreeing with you more today than I ever have.
Dec 31, 2009 1:05pm
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LJ

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Dec 31, 2009 1:06 PM
Keebler wrote:
LJ wrote: That's because minimum wage is $7.xx now.

And "$7 something" is less than $9.30.
How many people would actually take a $10/hour job? People that made $30 and are now unemployed will not work for $10/hour they expect that $30 again. So instead, they take the easy $9 of unemployment to sit on their ass instead of sucking it up and working. Not saying O-Trap or anyone is like that but there are too many people out of work and not looking for because they have unrealistic standards at this point.
People that make the $30 are probably in the next tier and get $452/week, or $11.30 per hour. Why take a $10 job for $.70 more per hour, or a $1.30 LOSS per hour, when you take make just as much while looking for a job that will actually benefit you? It doesn't make sense to do that.

Look, I don't like supporting other just as much as you don't, but there is a reason unemployment insurance is out there, and it is so an engineer doesn't have to take a job flipping burgers and get stuck there, instead of being able to use his time looking for work.
Dec 31, 2009 1:06pm
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LJ

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Dec 31, 2009 1:10 PM
Society wrote:
LJ wrote:
Keebler wrote:

Doesn't sound too hard seeing as McDonalds starts out at like $7 something now.
That's because minimum wage is $7.xx now.

And "$7 something" is less than $9.30.
That's the problem. Even if they had to accept a job at McDonalds, they don't realize that they could possibly get another part-time job, but they'd rather just complain and sit at home collecting unemployment.
I don't agree with the complaining, but I think someone just collecting unemployment and strictly spending their time looking for a good job for 4 or 5 months, there is nothing wrong with that.

Hell, if you worked long enough, most of that money is yours to begin with anyways. In the state of Ohio, your company pays an unemployment insurance premium on your behalf. The under funding issues came about because of all the companies going under who did not pay this, that's why it is taxpayer funded, but that is not typically how the funding for the unemployment system in Ohio works.
Dec 31, 2009 1:10pm
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Nate

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Dec 31, 2009 1:11 PM
LJ wrote: People that make the $30 are probably in the next tier and get $452/week, or $11.30 per hour. Why take a $10 job for $.70 more per hour, or a $1.30 LOSS per hour, when you take make just as much while looking for a job that will actually benefit you? It doesn't make sense to do that.

Look, I don't like supporting other just as much as you don't, but there is a reason unemployment insurance is out there, and it is so an engineer doesn't have to take a job flipping burgers and get stuck there, instead of being able to use his time looking for work.
I was unemployed as of April and found a job by May. I had a baby on the way in September and was willing to work any job I had to and as many jobs I had to to make sure that everything would be taken care of for my gf and daughter to be. If it was to work at McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's I would have done it while looking for a better job.
Dec 31, 2009 1:11pm
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Nate

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Dec 31, 2009 1:12 PM
And I didn't draw a penny of unemployment during that time either by choice.
Dec 31, 2009 1:12pm
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LJ

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Dec 31, 2009 1:13 PM
Keebler wrote:
LJ wrote: People that make the $30 are probably in the next tier and get $452/week, or $11.30 per hour. Why take a $10 job for $.70 more per hour, or a $1.30 LOSS per hour, when you take make just as much while looking for a job that will actually benefit you? It doesn't make sense to do that.

Look, I don't like supporting other just as much as you don't, but there is a reason unemployment insurance is out there, and it is so an engineer doesn't have to take a job flipping burgers and get stuck there, instead of being able to use his time looking for work.
I was unemployed as of April and found a job by May. I had a baby on the way in September and was willing to work any job I had to and as many jobs I had to to make sure that everything would be taken care of for my gf and daughter to be. If it was to work at McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy's I would have done it while looking for a better job.

Why not collect unemployment for more money? It's your money to begin with? But if you found a job that fast you wouldn't have collected anyways
Dec 31, 2009 1:13pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Dec 31, 2009 1:17 PM
"In the state of Ohio, your company pays an unemployment insurance premium on your behalf."

This is also correct in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and I presume all other states, I have to pay into the unemployment insurance fund based on various factors - it isn't supposed to be taxpayer funded. Now the federal extensions that have been in place I presume are.
Dec 31, 2009 1:17pm
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royal_k

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Dec 31, 2009 1:21 PM
Wnen I was layed off, my benefit amount was over 400/wk. Sure I could have taken a job flipping burgers at $7 an hour. I'm sorry, but myself or my household could not survive on that. But it's not like I sat around the house all day and posted on the internet. Those of you that are looking down on people in this situation should really think before criticizing.
Dec 31, 2009 1:21pm
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devil1197

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Dec 31, 2009 1:24 PM
There is no reason to take a job that will pay you less than your unemployment will.

My dad was unemployed last year and did the same thing. He was out all the time looking for another job but he wasn't going to take a paycut from his unemployment benefits. When the benefits ran out, he took a lesser paying job until he found the one he is currently at.
Dec 31, 2009 1:24pm