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oldspowered · 01-06-2009, 07:56 PM

i got laid off today at the hvac shop i was working out! i seem to have no luck even to get any place to want to give me a app let alone take my resume. what is a guy suppose to do?

it's not like i don't have skills.. ive worked in several body shops and i know how to paint etc.. .

orangek5 · 01-06-2009, 08:06 PM

Sorry to hear that. I know what you are going though. I was laid off from aircraft after Sept. 11 2001.There were no planes flying & airlines were canceling orders. No one hiring. & filling out Applications with the same info that is listed on a resume SUCKS. But stay positive. Things have their way of working out.

AusTx68 · 01-06-2009, 08:15 PM

Hopefully the economy will turn around soon. Until then more and more folks will get laid off. I have a decent job but as the economy drags my chances of getting laid off increase weekly. Especially now that 90% of my work is being done in India!

68gmsee · 01-06-2009, 08:26 PM

Bummer, man. First thing is not to get discouraged. Keep looking.

I used to hire people many years ago.

Here's some things to know.

1. First, ask yourself this question. If I were a manager/owner of a company would I hire someone like me? Simple question, but most of us think very highly of ourselves but others may not see us the same way. We have to prove it to them.

2. First impressions are lasting impressions. You only have one chance to present yourself in the best possible way to a person that does the hiring. If you miss that opportunity, you may not get another.

3. Next, determine the lowest amount you would work for.

4. Are you mobile? A lot of jobs are elsewhere and you may have to move where the jobs are.

5. Be persistent in letting them know you would like to work for them.

Last, don't let your skills go to waste. Advertise yourself and even go so far as to have someone give you a chance even if it's for less than you are used to making.

Maybe even start you own business. A lot of people became successful when they found out there was no place else to go.

big_al_71 · 01-06-2009, 08:40 PM

horrible position to be in,,,,where there is a will there is a way is what I believe. Go to any and every shop around your area dont speak to the employees always ask for the mgr alot of times employees will not handle your application in or your resume trust me I have seen it happen.
Good luck to you....

BigDaddyDave · 01-06-2009, 09:18 PM

That sucks,hope things turn around for you soon.

68chevy68 · 01-06-2009, 09:31 PM

I feel your pain. My first thought was Whatever!! when I saw the title of your thread. I am going on three months now being laid off. I was a mechanical designer designing HVAC systems and Plumbing systems. Anything in the construction field seem to be really slow. I think I am about to go and apply with Wal-Mart or a auto parts store. At least the auto body field is doing ok with all the insurance collision work out there.

**special-K** · 01-06-2009, 11:20 PM

Not being able to find a job isn`t a matter of how one presents themselves,now.It`s a matter of there being no need to hire when business is slowed down.That,and the abundance of elegible candidates for a minimum of jobs.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-14-2009, 11:48 PM

Congrats man, that only took a week

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not being able to find a job isn`t a matter of how one presents themselves,now.It`s a matter of there being no need to hire when business is slowed down.That,and the abundance of elegible candidates for a minimum of jobs.

Man, you ain't kiddin'! My father in law interviewed for some kind of process engineer management job up in NC yesterday, he said he was told there was over 400 applicants. Obviously, they didn't interview that many, but still!

Right now, unless you have an outstanding resume, most places won't even call you back unless you bug the crap out of them.

Engineering/construction are NOT a good industry to be in right now. I'm actually starting to think I'll be going through my unemployment before I find something else.

oldspowered · 01-15-2009, 01:47 PM

i just kept beating on doors! make of place you would like to go work and some you don't and hit all on the list! even if they are not hiring ask them if they know any one that is!!!
hope you guys that are laid off get work soon!!! i was starting to worry since the unemployment place just got me pissed off!! you can't even talk to a human any more!!!!

cjracing15 · 01-06-2009, 11:35 PM

I am lucky so far I am in the Hvac field also. Everybody at the shop is fighting for work orders right now. Right now we are getting 36 hours a week. Try to keep your head up. Summer will be here before you know it and our field will pick-up then, alwas has.

oldspowered · 01-07-2009, 06:56 PM

thanx for the pick me up i needed that!

GOPAPA · 01-07-2009, 07:16 PM

[QUOTE=oldspowered;3072481]thanx for the pick me up i needed that![/QUOTE

Sorry you have been laid off and hope it's not to long a wait to get back to work.. I have been there and do know what it is like ..Hardly ever good,, as it gets you behind and then it's catch up time again,

Do you also work as repair man on heat pumps? My heat pump fan motor seems to not want to come on and run unless It gets a little nudge to get going .
Do these fans have a switch that goes bad and causes this or is it the motor its self that I will have to change out?

Larry

bhoeger70 · 01-07-2009, 09:25 PM

Not sure where in Nebraska you are but here in Norht Dakota the unemployment rate stands right now at just over 2.8%. Just about everywhere you go there are help wanted signs, espesially out in the western part with the oil fields. It is a mite colder than Nebraska though (you have to either be nuts or just plain stupid to live here) it is about -15 here now headed for -20 by morning with a high of maybe +7 tomorrow

AusTx68 · 01-07-2009, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by bhoeger70

Not sure where in Nebraska you are but here in Norht Dakota the unemployment rate stands right now at just over 2.8%. Just about everywhere you go there are help wanted signs, espesially out in the western part with the oil fields. It is a mite colder than Nebraska though (you have to either be nuts or just plain stupid to live here) it is about -15 here now headed for -20 by morning with a high of maybe +7 tomorrow

I believe you! I have never met anyone from N. Dakota and this is the first correspondence I have ever seen come out of the state

Btw, it's supposed to be in the 70's tomorrow here in sunny Austin, Texas.

oldspowered · 01-09-2009, 10:51 AM

[quote=GOPAPA;3072524]

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Originally Posted by oldspowered

thanx for the pick me up i needed that![/QUOTE

Sorry you have been laid off and hope it's not to long a wait to get back to work.. I have been there and do know what it is like ..Hardly ever good,, as it gets you behind and then it's catch up time again,

Do you also work as repair man on heat pumps? My heat pump fan motor seems to not want to come on and run unless It gets a little nudge to get going .
Do these fans have a switch that goes bad and causes this or is it the motor its self that I will have to change out?

Larry

sounds like bad brushes in the motor? but i don't know it's not right in front of me.. there is some websites that do trouble shooting for ya for free just this great pickup site!

oldspowered · 01-14-2009, 12:38 AM

hey guys
i got a kick butt job at a gm dealer as a body man! I'm just glad that i found a job so now i don't have to sell my 71 Cheyenne super

wahhooooooooooo!

cjracing15 · 01-14-2009, 10:53 PM

[quote=GOPAPA;3072524]

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldspowered

thanx for the pick me up i needed that![/QUOTE

Sorry you have been laid off and hope it's not to long a wait to get back to work.. I have been there and do know what it is like ..Hardly ever good,, as it gets you behind and then it's catch up time again,

Do you also work as repair man on heat pumps? My heat pump fan motor seems to not want to come on and run unless It gets a little nudge to get going .
Do these fans have a switch that goes bad and causes this or is it the motor its self that I will have to change out?

Larry

I am sure have got this fixed by now but I just saw this. On you fan motor As olds said may be the brushes or it could be the capacitor. They are not that expensive. It sould be a 5mfd/370 volt or a 7.5mfd/370 volt.

I figure you have had it looked at already being it is 7 days since you asked the qestion but if not there you go.

EyeH8the24 · 01-07-2009, 09:29 PM

know your a body man but the television industry is thriving ...seems mpre people are staying home watching tv than other things with money tight ..plus the pay is great if you with a good company

piecesparts · 01-08-2009, 12:25 AM

Look at your Monster type job search. Take a look at a company called Flour-Daniels. They are out of Greenville NC and right now they are looking for supervisory types for the next rash of power plant sites to start. The wages are touted to be quite high ($100,000 or more with experience) with a good perdeim, for just going to NC, then it will increase when you go to the job site. Texas looks as if it will be the first to start up and build--with a 4 to 6 year term. Carpenter, electrical, steelworker, millwright, pipefitter, and so on ---HVAC

oldspowered · 01-09-2009, 07:11 AM

well i've had pretty good luck so far at least i got a couple of interviews i hear back about two today. just don't do the ads in the paper. i just hit the shops i would like to work!! and some that i didn't..

so i hope others can take my advice and maybe they get a job ...even if it not the job they want.. it's a pay check.
cross your fingers for me...
David

krue · 01-14-2009, 01:07 AM

Congratulations!

68C15 · 01-14-2009, 10:26 PM

at the risk of jinxing things i will say the automotive repair industry is looking healthy. I feel for those who are not as fortunate. which reminds me, prariewolf (Kent) not only got laid off but his co. went belly-up. if you are reading this bud I am including you in my prayers. if there is anything i can do let me know.

01-06-2009, 07:56 PM	#1
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	what a great year i got laid off today at the hvac shop i was working out! i seem to have no luck even to get any place to want to give me a app let alone take my resume. what is a guy suppose to do? it's not like i don't have skills.. ive worked in several body shops and i know how to paint etc.. . __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

01-06-2009, 08:06 PM	#2
orangek5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rose Hill Ks Posts: 290	Re: what a great year Sorry to hear that. I know what you are going though. I was laid off from aircraft after Sept. 11 2001.There were no planes flying & airlines were canceling orders. No one hiring. & filling out Applications with the same info that is listed on a resume SUCKS. But stay positive. Things have their way of working out. __________________ 1970 Jimmy 4x4 IL6 1971 Jimmy 4x4 350ci v8 1971 SWB 327ci v8 1972 Short Stepside 305ci v8 1972 Blazer 2WD CST LS9 350ci 4sp 1999 4 Door LB 1 Ton Old Body Style 5.7 v8

01-06-2009, 08:15 PM	#3
AusTx68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 1,278	Re: what a great year Hopefully the economy will turn around soon. Until then more and more folks will get laid off. I have a decent job but as the economy drags my chances of getting laid off increase weekly. Especially now that 90% of my work is being done in India! __________________ '68 C-10 SWB 383 Stroker (Sold 3/2/2013) '87 R2500 LWB 454 TBI converted to Carb Last edited by AusTx68; 01-06-2009 at 08:15 PM.

01-06-2009, 08:26 PM	#4
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: what a great year Bummer, man. First thing is not to get discouraged. Keep looking. I used to hire people many years ago. Here's some things to know. 1. First, ask yourself this question. If I were a manager/owner of a company would I hire someone like me? Simple question, but most of us think very highly of ourselves but others may not see us the same way. We have to prove it to them. 2. First impressions are lasting impressions. You only have one chance to present yourself in the best possible way to a person that does the hiring. If you miss that opportunity, you may not get another. 3. Next, determine the lowest amount you would work for. 4. Are you mobile? A lot of jobs are elsewhere and you may have to move where the jobs are. 5. Be persistent in letting them know you would like to work for them. Last, don't let your skills go to waste. Advertise yourself and even go so far as to have someone give you a chance even if it's for less than you are used to making. Maybe even start you own business. A lot of people became successful when they found out there was no place else to go.

01-06-2009, 08:40 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: what a great year horrible position to be in,,,,where there is a will there is a way is what I believe. Go to any and every shop around your area dont speak to the employees always ask for the mgr alot of times employees will not handle your application in or your resume trust me I have seen it happen. Good luck to you.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-06-2009, 09:18 PM	#6
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01-06-2009, 09:31 PM	#7
68chevy68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: arkansas Posts: 524	Re: what a great year I feel your pain. My first thought was Whatever!! when I saw the title of your thread. I am going on three months now being laid off. I was a mechanical designer designing HVAC systems and Plumbing systems. Anything in the construction field seem to be really slow. I think I am about to go and apply with Wal-Mart or a auto parts store. At least the auto body field is doing ok with all the insurance collision work out there. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=245203

01-06-2009, 11:20 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: what a great year Not being able to find a job isn`t a matter of how one presents themselves,now.It`s a matter of there being no need to hire when business is slowed down.That,and the abundance of elegible candidates for a minimum of jobs. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-15-2009, 01:47 PM	#10
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: what a great year i just kept beating on doors! make of place you would like to go work and some you don't and hit all on the list! even if they are not hiring ask them if they know any one that is!!! hope you guys that are laid off get work soon!!! i was starting to worry since the unemployment place just got me pissed off!! you can't even talk to a human any more!!!! __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

01-06-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
cjracing15 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lexington, TN Posts: 1,427	Re: what a great year I am lucky so far I am in the Hvac field also. Everybody at the shop is fighting for work orders right now. Right now we are getting 36 hours a week. Try to keep your head up. Summer will be here before you know it and our field will pick-up then, alwas has. __________________ The fleet 94 Chevy 4x4 reg cab 2018 Traverse (wifes car) 1977 SWB stepside 1949 Chevy truck Last edited by cjracing15; 01-06-2009 at 11:35 PM.

01-07-2009, 06:56 PM	#12
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: what a great year thanx for the pick me up i needed that! __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

01-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#13
GOPAPA Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,553	Re: what a great year [QUOTE=oldspowered;3072481]thanx for the pick me up i needed that![/QUOTE Sorry you have been laid off and hope it's not to long a wait to get back to work.. I have been there and do know what it is like ..Hardly ever good,, as it gets you behind and then it's catch up time again, Do you also work as repair man on heat pumps? My heat pump fan motor seems to not want to come on and run unless It gets a little nudge to get going . Do these fans have a switch that goes bad and causes this or is it the motor its self that I will have to change out? Larry

01-07-2009, 09:25 PM	#14
bhoeger70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Forks ND Posts: 434	Re: what a great year Not sure where in Nebraska you are but here in Norht Dakota the unemployment rate stands right now at just over 2.8%. Just about everywhere you go there are help wanted signs, espesially out in the western part with the oil fields. It is a mite colder than Nebraska though (you have to either be nuts or just plain stupid to live here) it is about -15 here now headed for -20 by morning with a high of maybe +7 tomorrow __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Ben Franklin 67 Chevy 1/2 lwb, 67 GMC 1/2 lwb (parts)

01-14-2009, 12:38 AM	#17
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: what a great year hey guys i got a kick butt job at a gm dealer as a body man! I'm just glad that i found a job so now i don't have to sell my 71 Cheyenne super wahhooooooooooo! __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul!

01-07-2009, 09:29 PM	#19
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: what a great year know your a body man but the television industry is thriving ...seems mpre people are staying home watching tv than other things with money tight ..plus the pay is great if you with a good company



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01-08-2009, 12:25 AM	#20
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: what a great year Look at your Monster type job search. Take a look at a company called Flour-Daniels. They are out of Greenville NC and right now they are looking for supervisory types for the next rash of power plant sites to start. The wages are touted to be quite high ($100,000 or more with experience) with a good perdeim, for just going to NC, then it will increase when you go to the job site. Texas looks as if it will be the first to start up and build--with a 4 to 6 year term. Carpenter, electrical, steelworker, millwright, pipefitter, and so on ---HVAC

01-09-2009, 07:11 AM	#21
oldspowered resto body guy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: milford, Nebraska Posts: 128	Re: what a great year well i've had pretty good luck so far at least i got a couple of interviews i hear back about two today. just don't do the ads in the paper. i just hit the shops i would like to work!! and some that i didn't.. so i hope others can take my advice and maybe they get a job ...even if it not the job they want.. it's a pay check. cross your fingers for me... David __________________ http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86...DSC_0004-2.jpg trucks are ment to haul! Last edited by oldspowered; 01-09-2009 at 07:12 AM.

01-14-2009, 01:07 AM	#22
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: what a great year Congratulations! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-14-2009, 10:26 PM	#23
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: what a great year at the risk of jinxing things i will say the automotive repair industry is looking healthy. I feel for those who are not as fortunate. which reminds me, prariewolf (Kent) not only got laid off but his co. went belly-up. if you are reading this bud I am including you in my prayers. if there is anything i can do let me know.

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