Well, I (31m) just lost my job and I'm down in the dumps. I'm trying not to be a bum who just fills out applications and hides in his room playing games, doomscrolling and crying.
I need to go out with some decent people.
I'm pretty new in Austin and the job search has been a pain. I need a distraction.
I don't drink, but don't mind others who do. Who knows some great places in downtown Austin and wouldn't mind showing me around?
Anyone hiring?
Just got a notification from my boss about "taking the week off" and how he's testing someone in my position.
I'm pretty sure I'm fired in 5 days. I won't say anything bad about my boss or the company, genuinely like both, which is why this hits harder than I would like.
Why is it so hard to get a job that sticks?
I'm 31, I have a college vocation in Cabinetmaking, an associates of applied science, and it feels pretty hopeless.
I've done factory work since I was 20, yet I can't seem to get a job that sticks.
I want to say the problem is me if that's the thing that's the same, but honestly I devote too much to my jobs. I'm eager with a good work ethic, I don't complain about hard work or hard to deal with people. I don't make trouble.
I really want to get out of hard labor. I have body aches and pains. My joints are always stiff, and I'm seeing specialists for diagnosis in what's causing it.
I guess it feels like it's too late to change my career path. I'm a good team player, I'm good with people (But I can't do door to door sales or cold calls. Ew.), I have positive attitude and work ethic. I'm actually great with computers and know a lot about business management.
But I'm a felon, I committed a crime 12 years ago at the age of 19. I'm definitely not him anymore, but now I can't seem to catch a break. In my opinion, I'm a safe hire as a felon. I won't quit for any stupid reason or because of boredom.
I guess I'm really venting here, but let me know if anyone in Austin knows anyone willing to give a guy with a past a try.