There is my desire to have a political job, but facts are that I know retail and possibly banking best. For that reason, my focus will be on those areas. In addition, I am tired of the rumor mill that is consistently circulating around work (this has nothing to do with the typical, "who's sleeping with who", "who's doing what", etc kind of stuff) .
So I posted my resume on Monster.com, to see what might happen. (Hey do you think Monster would pay me for this post?)
Perhaps, if I could get a significant raise, they would be able to keep me, but as it stands now, I need to find another job.
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go ahead share your thoughts with me now.
This is a very good move. You earn less than a typical high school dropout. I think you are more intelligent and "better" than that.
ReplyDeleteYou can only cut back so much. At some point you need to make enough money to live. That means getting promotions or switching employers and/or careers entirely. Often it means moving to a place with better opportunities, but if thats a dealbreaker do what you can where you are.
oh this is exciting! yes, at some point there's no more fat to be trimmed, , and it's wise to focus on earning more. i also think you could earn a bit more. although hiring is down in many areas. think of this as a long-term plan. even in a good economy, marketing for a new job can take a long time. also: if someone shows an interest, ask for 20% more money than you make now. just a starting point, but would make the change worthwhile for you.
ReplyDeleteI agree this is a good move. In fact, I cut my teeth in a customer service bankcard call center making about $18,000 a year, so know what it's like. The best thing about that job was I was part of a Fortune 500 company with many opportunities to move around and eventually up. Get your foot in the door and work your tail off...you'll be successful.
ReplyDelete01/28/08 You might want to be prepared for real brutality if you enter the "jobs" market today. As a mostly retired professional bird-dogger for several top-tier companies, be prepared for background checks, right down to that traffic ticket you got in 1980, plus credit checks and credit history. Getting that IRS debt paid before entering the arena would be a huge plus, as the IRS is quite aggressive in attaching wages, along with a truckload of accompanying paperwork and embarrassment for you. Nobody wants an potential employee bringing down more headaches and paperwork for the ride. Believe me, this will be a factor, plus your history of spilling beans on the net isn't an endearing trait. Companies are very protective of proprietary info and will squash you like a bug to protect it.Sorry for the somewhat negative "heads up."You seem very sincere and you should know what's going to happen.
ReplyDeleteKevin: I have thought for a long time that you needeed to move on to a different type of job. Congrats on making the mental jump! I will pray for you and I am confident all will work out fine.
ReplyDeleteI don't think what Anonymous said is all true. Believe me, there are lots of people out there with a worse credit score than you who get hired. You have no criminal background and employers don't really care about parking tickets unless you get some ridicuous amount like 10 a year or something.
Heck, I've got a misdemeanor charge pending and it wasn't even an issue - even with my security clearance! There's a guy here at work who did 5 years in prison for rape, got his degree in prison, was asked about his record, he told them what happened, and they hired him!
As for spilling the beans on the internet....what is anonymous thinking? Spilled what beans? The fact you are being responsible with your finances? Hooey!
I'd hire you if I had the opportunity to do so...
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ReplyDeletenot sure what you are talking about. I have never "spilled the beans" on any proprietary information for any company I have worked for. Anything, I have discussed on any blog ever, was after the information was released publicly to the media. Then I am quoting the press sources.
So I really wish you would tell me what you are talking about. Of course since, you are anonymous, your comments are less credible.
As for my IRS debt, it is deferred and I am sure the IRS would be glad for me to get a better paying job, so that it can be paid off sooner rather then later.
Way to go on your goal! Core First Bank & Trust is looking to fill a variety of positions.
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg, Mcfnord, Sean, Edie and Frugal Dad for the encouragement.
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