just got fired

I've been looking at jobs in both Michigan
and Texas. There seems to be 5 to 6 times
as many jobs in Texas than in Michigan, and
I'm talking about real jobs.
 
Take out student loans and get a degree. I am a computer programmer and get at least 10-20 calls per month wanting to hire me or contract me. Get into the right field and there are plenty of jobs.
 
Good luck man. Back 7 years ago I got laid off from Mopar before I got 30 days in. I was getting married in a few months and couldn't find anything here, so I ended up going out to California to work for a friend. It turned out to be for the best, we ended up living out there for a year after the wedding. Stressful times for sure!

-Josh
 
Sorry man, but your prob not gonna find anything up here making shit in the collision industry. Me and the painter I was working for were turning 170 hours a week and the last week I was there we did 220 and they let me go. We were one of the busiest shops by a lot in the county, if not the whole metro area. I have a 2 year Associates from one of the best autobody programs in the country and over 1.5 years experience in the paint dept. and couldn't find a job anywhere. Looked for about 2 months and said fuck it and got a BS job to have while Im at EMU getting my bachelors in Technology Management. From what I see and hear the money just isn't there for the vast majority of techs working out on the floor of the shops anymore. We have some of the best techs leaving their jobs to be instructors at the school because they aren't making shit.

I would stay in Texas if your dead set on working in a shop on the floor.
Keep your head up, something may happen for ya, maybe Im way off? :dontknow:
 
Systemax302 said:
Sorry man, but your prob not gonna find anything up here making shit in the collision industry. Me and the painter I was working for were turning 170 hours a week and the last week I was there we did 220 and they let me go. We were one of the busiest shops by a lot in the county, if not the whole metro area. I have a 2 year Associates from one of the best autobody programs in the country and over 1.5 years experience in the paint dept. and couldn't find a job anywhere. Looked for about 2 months and said fuck it and got a BS job to have while Im at EMU getting my bachelors in Technology Management. From what I see and hear the money just isn't there for the vast majority of techs working out on the floor of the shops anymore. We have some of the best techs leaving their jobs to be instructors at the school because they aren't making shit.

I would stay in Texas if your dead set on working in a shop on the floor.
Keep your head up, something may happen for ya, maybe Im way off? :dontknow:
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i'm not set to working in collision

just need to make $12 an hour, i'm open to trying new fields
 
dougiescam said:
i'm not set to working in collision

just need to make $12 an hour, i'm open to trying new fields
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Not to just keep knocking you or something man, but seriously your not likely at all to find a job up here making 12 an hour w/ a HS education. Especially unlikely if your thinking about starting in on something new you haven't had experience with yet, your looking at a very basic entry level position Im afraid... The job market is just terrible up here.
 
dougiescam said:
just got fired from the shop that i work at in dallas texas, so do any of you know of any jobs back in michigan. i was making about 12.50 hr down here putting together and shipping vette resto parts and doing minor resto work, also have worked in collision in the past. just need a job asap, and would love to come back to michigan. sucks even more cause i get married in 5 weeks
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Sorry to hear man... ill say a prayer.. er maybe not.

Good luck
 
Systemax302 said:
Not to just keep knocking you or something man, but seriously your not likely at all to find a job up here making 12 an hour w/ a HS education. Especially unlikely if your thinking about starting in on something new you haven't had experience with yet, your looking at a very basic entry level position Im afraid... The job market is just terrible up here.
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oh yeah i know

hopefully i can find something thru some connections, shit $10 an hour would be ok

i just cant do the 8-9 an hour bullshit
 
Experience

April 2008 to June 2008
Duntov Motors (HSR team) Dallas, Texas
- Minor restoration work
- parts assembly
- general labor around shop
- shipping and receiving

September 2007 to November 2007:
Rehagen Racing (Koni Challenge Team) Livonia, MI
- light maintenance on race cars
- light body work
- general labor around shop
- track and pit work

February 2006 to June 2007:
Collex Collision, Rochester, MI—Porter/General Labor
Responsible for all vehicle movements, cleaning, detailing and general labor duties for major collision shop. I was responsible for all training activities when new general labor personnel were hired or transferred into this location. Excellent work and attendance record.

September 2005 to February 2006
Acura of Troy, Troy, MI—Porter
Responsible for all vehicle movements and detailing for vehicles brought in for service at this major Acura dealer. Had an excellent work and attendance record. Left for a better chance for advancement.



Education
Oakland County Community College, Auburn Hills, MI
-Engine support Systems Svc
-Automotive Detailing and Prep
-Non-Structural Repair1
-Collision related panel replacement and welding
-Paint & refinish 1 & 2

Troy High School, Troy, MI---Diploma

References-Will be supplied upon request.
 
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