Oldser 1

So frustrating been looking for work other than what im doing. Just need to pay off my liscence its been like forever and no one will even consider taking me on with out my liscence minimum wage isn't gonna get my 442 out of the garage when I need to actually pay bills this sucks.....

oldcutlass

What do you do?

Oldser 1

By trade I am a body man,I've been in the auto industry for over 15 years between mechanics and body work but I've been out of work for almost 2 years due to a drug history which I have now been in recovery for 17 months I am currently working as a gas station/car was attendant it really sucks but its paying the bills and barely

brddg

This industry has seen a steady decline for over four years now. And the economy is probably not going to get better any time soon where you are. I feel for you man. North Dakota or Wisconsin may hold some hope if your willing to uproot though.

Oldser 1

Unfortunately I wouldn't be able to move I have some young ones and baby mama drama comes along with it, I live just outside of Boston

Oldser 1

Got a job sand blasting at a truck painting and repair shop, possibly an opportunity to help out some fellow olds lovers,contact me if you need something cleaned up and ill let you know what I can do

oldcutlass

Good to hear, just keep your eyes and ears open for better opportunities. For some reason it's always easier to get better employment when you are employed.

Octania

That is one of the most bass ackwards parts of our society.
I was asked to explain gaps in my job history... I cited the economy and the fact that engineering jobs are just about nonexistant in central MI.

"No, you can't have a job, you don't have a job already"

WTH is the sense in that, those are the people that MOST need a job.

Some people get discouraged and quit looking.