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3rd July 08, 05:23 PM
#21
That's too bad, Grant. How are your driving skills? Have you considered driving a bus, or perhaps local trucking?
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3rd July 08, 05:51 PM
#22
Like Rex, said, do something you like. Maybe you have a hobby, or some line of the volunteer work will lead to a full time job. Sometimes things like this happen for a reason that is to be found out later on. Good luck. Maybe your area has some type of job search where you can do some tests to determine what interests you have, some that you may not even be thinking about.
Keep us informed.
DALE.
You don't have to be Scottish to be comfortable!
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3rd July 08, 06:29 PM
#23
Grant,
Having over thirty years in the working world, I've experienced a few career changes. All of them link some way to the others. If you haven't read this book, What Color Is Your Parachute? 2008: A Practical Manual for Job-hunters and Career-Changers, you must. It's older than dirt, but the author, Richard Nelson Bolles updates it each year. There is much wisdom here my friend.
The MAN 'up there' doesn't close a door without opening another!
Good luck!
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3rd July 08, 09:58 PM
#24
Originally Posted by ccga3359
Yeah, the other side but them bracelets cut of my circulation. I am considering moving to Oceanside and billeting with you . OK, actually the Mrs. suggesting it .
The spare bed is already made up and a spare key is waiting under the door mat! - Seriously - - - - Good Luck!
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3rd July 08, 10:21 PM
#25
Grant
So very sorry to hear about your circumstances. Something tells me you will land on your feet.
Hang in there my friend
Phil.
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3rd July 08, 10:35 PM
#26
Originally Posted by ccga3359
The wife has suggested shipping me off to the oil sands but I know she''l sell the house and tell me the new address. I'm actually giving plumbing serious thought (in spite of the fact that I bite my nails) ...snip...
You mean NOT tell you the new address, right?
Seriously, sorry to hear you're out of paid employement. Staying home with the kids is a great inspiration to find employment outside of the household, believe me!
You could go back to school for 4 years, racking up about $60,000 in educational loans, in order to become a veterinarian and make $50,000 a year when you graduate, gradually working up to about $110,000 a year by the time you've been practicing ten years.
Of course, while you're in school, you'll hardly ever spend time with your family, because you will either be studying or in externships/clinical rounds for about 20 hours of every day.
Sorry, does that not appeal?
I know I sound sarcastic, but I honestly cannot imagine doing anything else. If I had to start all over again, knowing everything I know about my career choice, I'd still be doing the same thing. You need to find something like that.
Have you ever considered stand-up comedy?
Be well,
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3rd July 08, 10:49 PM
#27
Grant,
Really sorry to to hear about your situation. Hopefully it is going to become a great opportunity for you. Don't disparage your volunteer work - it looks great on your CV. Start looking in the most obvious places. http://www.allcanadianjobs.com/citie...urlington.html Wishing you the best.
A kilted Celt on the border.
Kentoc'h mervel eget bezań saotret
Omne bellum sumi facile, ceterum ęgerrume desinere.
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3rd July 08, 10:57 PM
#28
My first thought is (said in a sympathetic manner).
My second thought is - hang in there, there's a job out there for you - it may take a little looking, but you'll find it. Hopefully sooner than later.
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3rd July 08, 10:59 PM
#29
Grant, one other comment: When you really start looking for a job, please remember that looking for a job is, in itself a full time job. Give it your best shot! When you talk to people you know, also ask them if they know anyone hiring. When you ask these new people, ask them the same thing. Network, network, and network and then do the follow up.
It's not easy, but there is a good job out there just waiting for you to find it.
Again, good luck!
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4th July 08, 03:33 AM
#30
I've changed many companies in my career (on my decision). From my experiance (46years and 21 years of work) I agree with James MacMillan. You should look of it as a Marketing. At the and of it you are selling (a part of your life).
And GOOD LUCK!!!
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