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Posted by giget on July 7, 2003, at 7:06:59
Ok, so this is a little different but I thought it would go here.
I NEED to get out of my city, my state. I have a wonderful job, a great place and family here, but also a falling apart life with so many bumps and curves, from ex's, friends, addiction problems/....
Not to metion I really do not like winter, or the humid summers. My city is extremely conservative, and shut down almost anything younge adults enjoy. This is a city people get stuck in for the rest of there lifes. You were born here, you grow up, have kids here, your kids have kids here... and so on.........
So the real reason for the post, I am asking for any suggestions for jobs in CA. I can not trasfeer within the company, for there are no jobs out there. I have tryed the internet monster and job this and that thing.
Back ground. I am a project lead with one year of experence. I have worked here as an intern for 4 years, totalling to 5 years at this job. I basically manage differnt groups of technical people for different projects. Talk to customers, set up the funcationality of a project, take care of the budget... and so on.
I really don't care what feild it is in, I have a degree in Bisness. I will take anything from Secratary to my job... anything to get me out of this place.I have already gone through one breakdown and only see more on the horizon if I stay here. Some people at my job think I am crazy others just stay away from me.
Please Someone help me to get out of this place.
PS. If I should not be posting this on this site, just say so. The people who know me here can tell you just how feed up I am!
Posted by whiterabbit on July 7, 2003, at 9:42:25
In reply to I need to get out of this place... jobs, posted by giget on July 7, 2003, at 7:06:59
I don't know how to get you to California, just wanted to say that I believe I'll be working towards the same goal during the next year - pulling up roots & moving on (probably in the opposite direction towards Florida).I haven't figured out a master plan but I know you can handle this type of important & life-changing process the same way you deal with any big involved project - you break it down into small manageable steps.
And sure, keep us posted. What you learn can help others.
-Gracie
Posted by giget on July 7, 2003, at 9:48:32
In reply to California or Bust, posted by whiterabbit on July 7, 2003, at 9:42:25
Thanks Gracie... I will keep you posted. I have been looking for a job for a year now out there, with no luck. But now with everything else in my life, I need to start a new for myself. I have been making goals this past weekend, after a binder and problems, and agreeded right now I have to do something....
So if anyone has anything out there.... I will clean toilets if I have to... anything to get me out there!!!
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> I don't know how to get you to California, just wanted to say that I believe I'll be working towards the same goal during the next year - pulling up roots & moving on (probably in the opposite direction towards Florida).
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> I haven't figured out a master plan but I know you can handle this type of important & life-changing process the same way you deal with any big involved project - you break it down into small manageable steps.
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> And sure, keep us posted. What you learn can help others.
> -Gracie
Posted by Racer on July 8, 2003, at 2:30:27
In reply to I need to get out of this place... jobs, posted by giget on July 7, 2003, at 7:06:59
Sorry, not here. Drive up the freeway by my house, what do you see? Office complexes, with a clear view from one side to the other, not a car in the lot. Not one of those complexes, but dozens! This is a wasteland.
If you're looking for jobs, don't come to the Silicon Valley. Not the place at all. Maybe LA, though that's also not a great market.
What about Nevada? At least the casinos are always hiring... (Seriously: the pay ain't bad there, living is much cheaper...)
Posted by giget on July 8, 2003, at 7:39:46
In reply to Re: jobs in CA? You're joking, right? » giget, posted by Racer on July 8, 2003, at 2:30:27
Nope I am not joking. I think the area and people and rush life will be a great match for my personality. Plus they are very open to other relationships and are healthier....
That is where I want to go!... no question about it. I just wish I could find a job before heading out there, so I have some sort of stability. I have a wonderful job here and great pay, so I don't want to get out there and live on the streets with no money!.....
> Sorry, not here. Drive up the freeway by my house, what do you see? Office complexes, with a clear view from one side to the other, not a car in the lot. Not one of those complexes, but dozens! This is a wasteland.
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> If you're looking for jobs, don't come to the Silicon Valley. Not the place at all. Maybe LA, though that's also not a great market.
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> What about Nevada? At least the casinos are always hiring... (Seriously: the pay ain't bad there, living is much cheaper...)
Posted by Greg on July 8, 2003, at 14:27:07
In reply to I am not joking!, posted by giget on July 8, 2003, at 7:39:46
Hi giget,
Like Racer, I'm in the Silicon Valley too. Well, I work there anyway. A couple years ago my company shut down, I had been with them for quite awhile. I took a contracting position thinking I would do it until something full-time came along. That was nearly 2 years ago. I'm lucky to be working at all. Many of the people I worked with at the old company are still unemployed. The job market has been hit very hard.
Don't get me wrong, there are jobs. They don't pay what they used to, and the people doing the hiring are being extremely selective about who they interview and hire. They can do that, so many are out of work. It's not unusual for an employer to get 100 resumes in a single day (or less) for an opening. I know I'm sounding very negative, but I would be doing you a major disservice as a native Californian if I didn't at least warn you what you might be getting yourself into.
The upside is that it's beautiful country, lots of things to see and do. If you want to be on the go all the time, this is the place to come. The weather in this area is wonderful, it's nice almost year round. And if you have the urge for snow, a two hour drive will get you there. The people here are pretty nice, we're a little weird, but I think the rest of the country expects that from us. As far as work, the bean counters say that the job market is supposed to start improving by the end of this year, and get even better in 2004.
My suggestion to you for what it's worth, would be to check some of the job websites first. Try monster.com, brassring.com, and careerbuilder.com. Those three are about the best for this and the southern Cal areas. If you search this area, look in San Jose, the Peninsula, Santa Clara, the East Bay, and the Tri-Valley. Those would be your best bet for any available jobs. The sites will walk you thru how to post your resume and setup your searches.
I hope I haven't bummed you out. I just really want you to know what you might be getting into. California would love to have you, but more important, I want to see you make it.
Take care,
Greg
Posted by Greg on July 8, 2003, at 17:28:52
In reply to I am not joking!, posted by giget on July 8, 2003, at 7:39:46
There was one other site I forgot that people have been having some success with...
TriValleyJobs.com
I hope this stuff is of some help to you.
Greg
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