# The Straight Dope Employment Agency, or who here needs a job? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 3, 2001, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227 "2001-10-03T18:46:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![panzermanpanzerman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9bcb4/32.png) [@panzermanpanzerman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panzermanpanzerman)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/21 "2001-10-04T01:22:22Z")
I command a national guard Headquarters, Headquarters company in South Florida, in an infantry battalion. If you’re a guy and are a veteran, I’ve got work for E1’s through E7’s, and for those of you who are commissioned, I’ve got some officer slots open. Most of it’s part-time work, but I’ve got Plenty o’ full time opportunities right now, thanks to Operation Noble Eagle–mostly involving airport security. If you can get here and are otherwise qualified, I can bring you on pretty quickly. On the enlisted side, I’ve got openings for scout/snipers, mortarmen, medics, cooks, truck drivers, mechanics, supply specialists, armorers, admin clerks, a chaplain’s assistant, NBC specialists. I’ve also got entry-level openings for guys who want to learn any of the above skills, 2 weekends/month and 2 weeks/year. We’ll pay for college. 🙂 I’ve got a full-time, permanent opening coming up in a couple of weeks for a supply technician, E-5 or above, preferably school-qualified or willing to go, pronto. If you’re not prior service, I’ve still got openings, but it takes longer to bring you on and you’ll have to attend basic and AIT. email me at [panzermanpanzerman@hotmail.com](mailto:panzermanpanzerman@hotmail.com) if you want to know more. What? Not in Florida? Ok. Contact the guard recruiter near you. Soft-handed slackjaws who think they’re above military service please feel free to ignore this post. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tristan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tristan/32/18058_2.png) [@Tristan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tristan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/22 "2001-10-04T02:05:05Z")
What the heck… I work in a Batch Monitoring environment, and have now for two years. I use CA-7 to monitor, and CA-11 for job restarts. I am familiar with Vantive, Tivoli, and have a passing knowledge of Maestro. Before this I spent 4 years working in a tape Library. I have some JCL skills, some MVS and JES skills (although limited still). I hate my workplace, and many of my co-workers. I would be willing to move, but would prefer to stay in Northern California. I learn very quickly, and work well in a group. Anybody? Anybody? _ **watches the tumbleweed roll at the mention of mainframe** _ Sigh… ---
**Author:** ![Reeder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Reeder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeder)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/23 "2001-10-04T02:31:42Z")
I lose my job on the 13th of October…but hey…I’m just a lowly working man…you know…the kind with callouses on his hands. But there are plenty of jobs out there for a man with my qualifications aren’t there? Aren’t there? ---
**Author:** ![Gundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b782af/32.png) [@Gundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gundy)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/24 "2001-10-04T03:26:35Z")
Laid off in August from - gasp! - a web consultancy and design firm! Sad part is, I truly didn’t see it coming. We had two rounds of layoffs - I made the first, but the second time the reaper had it in for me. And I had just started writing the newsletter a couple of months before! Sob! Anyhoo, I’m looking for an executive assistant/office manager-despot type position in Chicago. Strangely the market for despots is pretty tight. I was last making in the $40,000+ arena, but that’s gonna have to be negotiable these days…even though I am worth every penny. And I can put my ankles behind my neck. Where should I put that on my resume? ---
**Author:** ![CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crankyasanoldman/32/11670_2.png) [@CrankyAsAnOldMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CrankyAsAnOldMan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/25 "2001-10-04T03:37:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lightnin’ \* > \*\*What the heck. I’ve got my headhunter looking, might as well hope some doper’ll take pity on me and offer me a job. > > Currently in Austin, Texas, but willing and EAGER to move. > 3D modeler and animator for PS2 and PC game platforms. Specializing in low- and mid-poly organic characters for FPS and RTS games. Good at texture work, too. Been in the industry over seven years. > > \*\* [http://www.imagespaceinc.com/final/ISIcompany.htm](http://www.imagespaceinc.com/final/ISIcompany.htm) Check this company out, Lightnin. They are here in Ann Arbor and my husband interviewed with them. He wasn’t the guy they were looking for (alas) but he was seriously impressed with the atmosphere there. It’s a small firm–when he interviewed they were focusing on some sort of racing game but that was some time ago. Ann Arbor is a pretty cool college town–it would be a nice transition from Austin. Plus we need more Michigan Dopers! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![xcheopis](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/bc8723/32.png) [@xcheopis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xcheopis)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/26 "2001-10-04T03:52:31Z")
I was laid-off last Wednesday. _sigh_ I’m looking for work as an accounting assistant or a junior accountant, although I may take one of those student jobs at school. However, they don’t pay as well and I just hate scrambling for money. ---
**Author:** ![Boxcar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c6cbf5/32.png) [@Boxcar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boxcar)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/27 "2001-10-04T04:14:17Z")
Laid off Friday 28 Sep 01 because the honchos sold out to a competitor who decided to consolidate operations. Was looking at relocating, but Mrs Boxcar is enjoying her work and has announced that I am welcome to move anywhere I want to, but unless the new job pays enough that she doesn’t have to work, she ain’t moving. So, looking for a good outside Biz to Biz sales or operations management position where I can base out of Fort Worth. Just finishing up a career management course courtesy of my former employer. If you can go to one I highly recommend it. They really showed me how to bring my resume up to date and what the new conventions are. **Rastahomie** , visit [Thomson Learning](http://www.thomsoncareers.com/seekers/index.asp) for college textbook publishing careers. They have several editorial positions from Developmental to Aquisitions in Belmont, CA, Cincinnati, OH, and Boston, MA. It’s a fun industry. Good luck all… ---
**Author:** ![FallenAngel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@FallenAngel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FallenAngel)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/28 "2001-10-04T05:06:34Z")
Poleaxed Sept. 28 after 2.5 years as a PR and marketing director for a small (successful) software company. Skills: Media buying Press release creation, scheduling, distribution andfollow-up Editorial and industry relationship management Collateral development vendor management I secured a 38% increase in media coverage for the company, launched a brand new product and industy subset, led the company to market dominance in a key demographic and planned vertical market expansion strategies for new product lines/existing product penetration. Oversaw and maintained a $1M marketing and PR budget, including trade shows, ads, promotional activities and special events. In addition, I’m personable, charming and extremely adept at building personalized professional relationships. However, I’m not as cheap as the cut-rate PR firm the new VP brought in to replace me. That being said, anyone in the greater Phoenix area who needs their image created, boosted, expanded or maintained could do way worse than to ring me up. Happy hunting, Dopers. It’s a tough world, but we’re all tougher. ---
**Author:** ![Tuckerfan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/29 "2001-10-04T05:19:31Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lightnin’ \* > \*\*What the heck. I’ve got my headhunter looking, might as well hope some doper’ll take pity on me and offer me a job. > > Currently in Austin, Texas, but willing and EAGER to move. > 3D modeler and animator for PS2 and PC game platforms. Specializing in low- and mid-poly organic characters for FPS and RTS games. Good at texture work, too. Been in the industry over seven years. > > I’m currently employed- and quite well, I might add. We’re just not doing the kinds of games I want to work on. Plus, I’d love to get out of Texas before next summer- I’ve lived here all my life, and I’m SERIOUSLY ready to live somewhere where the temperature doesn’t equal that of the surface of the sun during the summertime. \*\* **Lightnin’** , drop me an e-mail ('tis in my profile), will ya? I’ve got a buddy who might be able to help you out. ---
**Author:** ![robgruver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@robgruver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robgruver)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/30 "2001-10-04T06:17:43Z")
Been out of work since May. One year of Help Desk for Verizon Online DSL and a year for an internal help desk for a law firm. I have my A+ Certification, and am taking the N+ and CCNA tests later this year. I have dealt with a majority of types of software and hardware configurations, and have been promoted in both of my jobs. To show how desperate I am, I am really willing to do anything for money at this point. Help Desk would be great, but if someone needs someone to work retail or labor I would. [/buzzkill] ---
**Author:** ![Earthling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/90db22/32.png) [@Earthling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earthling)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/31 "2001-10-04T07:03:02Z")
Well, why not. I need a new environment to maintain my sanity. Senior-level project engineer. Strong background in all aspects of electronics manufacturing, including starting-up overseas factories and working with contract manufacturers. Senior manufacturing engineer or project manager-type position desired. Dallas, Texas area - preferably Richardson or Plano. ---
**Author:** ![GIGObuster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gigobuster/32/421_2.png) [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/32 "2001-10-04T07:05:44Z")
Ok, I have registered in two temp agencies but one has gone for 2 months without giving me a lead. I moved to Arizona and I had enough money to be unemployed for several months, but time is up and of course the IT market did go down. Luckily I am single and my needs are few so if anybody in the Phoenix area or in Maricopa County is interested in that seemingly impossible combination of a cheap but good systems support person I am that! My strengths are in Help desk, Network support, PC/Mac Server/workstation repair and maintenance (7 years) Multimedia and computer animation (3 years) Some technical writing and Linux (Samba), I am learning Web design too. I can also settle for a general office job with my knowledge of Microsoft Office or Sun’s Star office. Also I speak and write Spanish. (Please help or I will not be able to go to the Dopefest in LA! 🙂 ) Hi **FallenAngel**! ---
**Author:** ![DeadlyAccurate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ac91a4/32.png) [@DeadlyAccurate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadlyAccurate)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/33 "2001-10-04T13:21:44Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by rastahomie \* > \*\*Position Desired: Career in Publishing; Preferably as a Staff Writer, Proofreader or Junior Editor > > Education: Western Illinois University- 69 credit hours in health & humanities (did not graduate) > Ozark Christian College- Bachelor’s, 1995 > > (my degree is the standard degree given by this college to ministry grads. However, I don’t want to be in the ministry any more) > > Experience: 4 years in overseas missions and preaching ministry > > ``` > Handful of dead-end or temp jobs; all clerical > > Wrote *XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX*, which my agent is going to begin shopping out to publishers any minute now. > > ``` > > \*The title is in X’s because my agent has asked me not to talk about the specifics of my book until I actually have a contract. > > * * * > > I’m an **extremely** hard worker, extremely detail-oriented, and I don’t fool around with personal calls and such at work. I have excellent clerical skills and even better oral and written communication skills. \*\* How did you get an agent? I just finished my second book, and damn it, I’m ready to be published (for my fiction.) ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/34 "2001-10-04T13:45:27Z")
Without an income for 3 years. Worked many retail jobs, also a secretary for soem time(temp). High schoolg rad who took recordkeeping and got A’s in Algebra. Ohio area. ---
**Author:** ![TheNerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/858c86/32.png) [@TheNerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheNerd)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/35 "2001-10-04T13:56:13Z")
I’m not unemployed yet, but there’s a company-wide meeting today that I do not have a good feeling about. I’m a Java developer (also other languages), on both windows and Unix systems. One year of experience since school, as well as several internships. I’ll post later this afternoon whether I’m still employed. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/36 "2001-10-04T13:58:47Z")
I’d say we’re looking for project managers and a marketing assistant (writing press releases and such) and a [CAD person](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=89974) except the only responses I ever get are along the lines of “But I don’t want to move to Chicago’s western suburbs!” so I won’t bother. ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/37 "2001-10-04T14:31:38Z")
What the hell… Travel Industry Professional. 20+ years experience. Instructor for Five years - from Basic Agent training to advanced operational and customer service skills. Have operated Worldspan, Sabre, Apollo and System One reservation systems. Managerial Experience. Leisure, Corporate, Groups and Conventions, and Government Travel experience. Currently in school for Radiologic Technology (seeing as the travel business is going the way of the buggy whip) but willing to explore any travel opportunities in the Twin Cities area as long as they exceed $40,000/yr. ---
**Author:** ![Tommy\_the\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@Tommy\_the\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tommy_the_Cat)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/38 "2001-10-04T14:41:31Z")
Product/Marketing Manager with 6+ years professional experience. MBA and BS in Communications. Experience in Insurance, IT, Advertising, and consumer products. Laid off in June and have been doing Marketing/PR consulting work since. I’m in Dallas and want to stay in the DFW metroplex (still hoping for a call from the Cowboys, you never know ;)). ---
**Author:** ![Zanshin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e274bd/32.png) [@Zanshin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zanshin)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/39 "2001-10-04T15:29:15Z")
I’m currently employed but am looking to get the HELL out of my current job. (Unchallenging and very routine.) So here goes: B.S., Environmental Engineering Currently working on MBA, 6 credit-hours left (concentration in Economics) 7 years of experience in the environmental industry (4 in consulting, 3 on the client side) Have experience in many areas – environmental site assessment, asbestos, lead paint, Title V air permitting, hydraulic lift and UST remediation, treatment system design and wastewater permitting. Knowledgeable in RBCA regulations and practice. Have managed national programs and am currently a project manager and SPOC for a large petroleum client. In Chicago area and would like to stay local. Looking for a job on the industry side but would be happy with a good consulting position. Could also transition into related areas such as construction management. Thanks, y’all! ---
**Author:** ![Sublight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/439d5e/32.png) [@Sublight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sublight)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2001, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227/40 "2001-10-04T15:55:02Z")
Semi-employed. Currently making ends meet by teaching English and performing weddings. Ivy leaguer, BA in History with extensive electives in Math, Physics (changed my major from physics after sophmore year) and Economics. Speaks French and Japanese. Was project coordinator on submarine fiber optic and satellite networking projects. Experience in advertising (came up with the names for Sony Aibo and Lego Mindstorm) and marketing. Would like to improve my computer skills, but am willing to learn just about anything. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-employment-agency-or-who-here-needs-a-job/85227.md?page=3)