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I just got a job!

But it is at my old place of work

Which is not good, but I don't have much choice. At least it is only for the summer, and after that, I'll have to find work (hopefully elsewhere) for college. What I am hoping is that my new job will be far, far away from my old station. I worked at a factory making pipe fittings (Swagelok, to be exact) and there is a very social work culture there. Some people I really rubbed the wrong way, and although I didn't really fight or confront anyone, it was incredibly akward.

*sigh*. I hope this goes ok for me. I only worked there for 3 months anyhow.

Last time around I did some janitorial duties for a machine department and did various assorted tasks like unloading scrap from the machines, etc.

This time it will probably be more cleaning
/me groans inwardly

but it pays really, really well, so I'll just go with it.

I work for an insurance company as an internal IT support guy. Used from within the company call me whenever their computer does something they don't like. It's pretty nice: the people are respectful, I get to do something I like, and the schedule is more-or-less flexible. I also call computer vendors whenever the company needs a replacement. That's the part I don't like; the help desk people there can be pushy at times. But work is work, I guess.

I have worked for my county's department of Social Services paper shredding, stapling and stamping. I have also worked at my local City Hall filling out applications and doing bank codes, as well as my local hospital collating papers.

I work a Wendy's and apperently that's not enough because my mother just informed me that I will be working the local city road crew internship for the summer. 40 hours a week shouvling hot asphault then I get to work Wendy's nights and weekends.

You must really be feeling teh loff.

Perhaps you should inform her that, "actually, no, and further more, screw you 'cause I'm leaving".

It's such moves on the part of parents that lead to nervous breakdowns on the part of their offspring.

Or you could pull a Cool Hand Luke and do the gravel shovelling twice as fast, and have the rest of the afternoon off.

I am currently between jobs right now,
The last job that I had was working for a subcontractor that did tech support for a large regional ISP. I was let go for accumulation of minor infractions (I took too long getting customers back up and running)
Jobs I have done in the past, last first
Line cook
Meat packer
Convienience Store Cashier
Countertop Maker (Concrete!)
Construction site slave labor
Convience Stor Cashier (two differant locations spanning about 5 years)
Co-Owner of live audio production company
Line cook
Machinst at Textile industry equipment manufacturer
Security guard
Live audio Technician ( sound for Live bands)
Cook (several locations)
Dishwasher (many differant locations)

Oh yeah, I've also been published as a writer as well, in several publications.

Through a temp agency?

I like that job, actually. Its not so bad cause I am able to do the work and it dosen't demand enough that I can't drift into la-la land

I don't get it? You are over 21? Why is she
saying "You have to??????" . I can understand
being a minor and getting you out of the house!

These are not the typical jobs posted in this
forum! Were they paid ones or volunteer ones?
How did you get them?

Perhaps this is a UK thing? I never heard
of such positive description of a outreach
service like this in the USA. How did you
get this job? Did you start as a volunteer
and eventually got a paid salary?



Is this a field director, or some managorial
position? Perhaps a co-ordinators position?



This should definely give you perspective
of the folks on WrongPlanet?



What was the play? How long did it run?

Ghosthunter:

The jobs that I have had were work-study jobs through the special education program, which, in turn, worked with the school district. Since the school district works all year long, I had had these jobs over the summer. I had worked seven days a week (that is combined with the time over the past few summers I have worked. I had started working in the summer of 2002 and have been looking for jobs every summer ever since.

Hmmmm? How long have you been doing this?
With your extensive knowledge of Med's....
What are your positive and negative views
of "Med" pushing as a easy fix to alot of these
wrongplanet folks?

I love your wording. It makes even the simpliest
things sound intriguing. What is a Ned? What
is this thing about broken Cider bottles?

Do you volunteer, or work in a cannery of
drinks?

Sincerely,
Ghosthunter

P.S....If you get the chance to! Please report
to the "Big Foot" adventure for your shot
of Scotch and another task! Mr.Ghosthunter

Am I safe to guess your like me, "Alot of
Part-Time jobs that go no where"?



That was why I was laid off at Villa Pizza and
would have been if Mac Tech International
hadn't closed it's doors!



Hmmmmm? I can only think of security guard,
janitorial(late-night) and washing dishes.



Sound like the "Union Square Backpackers
Hostel". I worked the front desk 18-21 hours
a week and it came with the "abuse me" benefit.

Is this what you mean? A co-dependency
relationship between a task, or deed for
living expenses and school expenses?



Ooooh! A parent!! !! !! !, I think I read this right?
How old are you?



What is your Associate of Arts degree in?
I will assume your then 21? (Let's see
J.C is 18-21=A.A degree and state transferables,
and add 3 years for the B.A degree element!)

Based on this calculation I say you would be
24-26 when you get a B.A degree. Are
in special services that may help you get you
B.A degree? Where in the "Valley" do you live.

Hmmmmm? Sounds like either Sacramento?
But more likely San Jose area!?

Is it the solitude of a Grocery store that keeps
you there? If not....What is it about grocery
stores?