Topic: Im depressed Never get fired from a job quit first (Read 1754 times)

Khalee · « **on:** April 07, 2004, 02:14:17 pm »

seems like everyone uses it agenst you, when you do get fired. as I am not a safe driver because I was fried from my last job, doesnt mater I have had this CDL for 20 years and that is the only accident I was ever in when it comes to trucks. I hydroplaned and hit a guard rail fliping the cab. But aperently that is enough to keep me from geting a job again related to driving. And I cant stand being cooped up in a office or wearhouse either.

Stormbringer · « **Reply #1 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:39:12 pm »

Have heart. There are companies avertising for drivers so drivers are in short supply. With a little preserverance you will get a job. And there are jobs that require a CDL as part of thier qualifications perhaps one of tose would meet your urge to wander.

Clark Kent · « **Reply #2 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:40:44 pm »

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seems like everyone uses it agenst you, when you do get fired. as I am not a safe driver because I was fried from my last job, doesnt mater I have had this CDL for 20 years and that is the only accident I was ever in when it comes to trucks. I hydroplaned and hit a guard rail fliping the cab. But aperently that is enough to keep me from geting a job again related to driving. And I cant stand being cooped up in a office or wearhouse either.

I can sympathize. Not long ago I was fired from a job because I was assaulted when ordered to detain someone. I had never been fired from a job either, and still don't know how to handle it. I don't know how things work in your industry in the slightest, but maybe what you need is to get your own truck (if you already don't have one) and contract out for jobs yourself. I know a guy that does that himself, and he makes what he needs to get by. His only problem is that he has limits to how much and how long he can work because of family obligations, so getting by is about all he's doing right now, but who knows for you, right?
That's about all I have for you to cheer you up. Depression is something I've had alot of experience and it's been a very long time since I've gotten a relief from it. That said, i know very well how hard it is to hear people tell you it'll all get better, or things to that effect that make you feel like what you're going through is completely invalidated. Still, I wish you the best, and wish there was something I could do for you,

CK

P.S. I like latinas...

JMM · « **Reply #3 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:47:14 pm »

K, you are not the first nor will you be the last. I got fired from my first job (was making almost double minimum wage back in 86) because I was more concerned with discotheques and chasing women in short minis than concentrating on being at my job every day on time or even being in my college classes at night.

Thank God I joined the army after that.

BTW, I do not know about your state's laws, it may be Federal law now, I do not know, but in Texas you cannot say anything derogatory about an ex-employee to a potential employer, you set yourself up for a lawsuit from Hades. How do people find out? They get friends to call asking about your work history, attitude, performance, etc... If there is something going on then the person hires a lawyer and gets a taped conversation with their ex-employer telling what he/she thinks is a potential employer of yours. Next thing ya know, they end up in court and the person being discriminated against is usually set for life, or the ex-employer is smart and settles out of court, and hopefully learns the lesson.

It's a double edged sword though, as you never will know the true info behind a potential employee. Having worked as a VA work study for Texas Workforce Comm. back in the day though, I learned a loophole that is legal.

Potential employer is on the phone with ex-employer of a person:

Potential employer asks "Given the opportunity, would you hire this person again?"

Ex-employer say "No."

You then have a more clear picture without infringing on the law regarding references and information that may be given on the potential worker.

BTW, I know it sucks, but have you looked at American companies in Canada or Mexico? We also have the Middle East going full blown right now. I know it sucks, but people have to earn a living ya know, and sometimes you have to move where the work is.

I know for a fact that Mu and SL have published threads with job links, and I also remember when Sethan did job searches for people.

Sirgod · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:25:59 pm »

Please hang in there, I know besides the Job, your also under alot of Personal Family Pressure. I know we disagree on things Politicly, But that's no reason for me not to have been Praying everynight for you my friend. And I have been. Hell I think the world of you myself, and wish you the best.

Let me know If I can do anything at all to help.

stephen

Khalee · « **Reply #5 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:14:17 pm »

seems like everyone uses it agenst you, when you do get fired. as I am not a safe driver because I was fried from my last job, doesnt mater I have had this CDL for 20 years and that is the only accident I was ever in when it comes to trucks. I hydroplaned and hit a guard rail fliping the cab. But aperently that is enough to keep me from geting a job again related to driving. And I cant stand being cooped up in a office or wearhouse either.

Stormbringer · « **Reply #6 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:39:12 pm »

Have heart. There are companies avertising for drivers so drivers are in short supply. With a little preserverance you will get a job. And there are jobs that require a CDL as part of thier qualifications perhaps one of tose would meet your urge to wander.

JMM · « **Reply #8 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:47:14 pm »

K, you are not the first nor will you be the last. I got fired from my first job (was making almost double minimum wage back in 86) because I was more concerned with discotheques and chasing women in short minis than concentrating on being at my job every day on time or even being in my college classes at night.

Thank God I joined the army after that.

BTW, I do not know about your state's laws, it may be Federal law now, I do not know, but in Texas you cannot say anything derogatory about an ex-employee to a potential employer, you set yourself up for a lawsuit from Hades. How do people find out? They get friends to call asking about your work history, attitude, performance, etc... If there is something going on then the person hires a lawyer and gets a taped conversation with their ex-employer telling what he/she thinks is a potential employer of yours. Next thing ya know, they end up in court and the person being discriminated against is usually set for life, or the ex-employer is smart and settles out of court, and hopefully learns the lesson.

It's a double edged sword though, as you never will know the true info behind a potential employee. Having worked as a VA work study for Texas Workforce Comm. back in the day though, I learned a loophole that is legal.

Potential employer is on the phone with ex-employer of a person:

Potential employer asks "Given the opportunity, would you hire this person again?"

Ex-employer say "No."

You then have a more clear picture without infringing on the law regarding references and information that may be given on the potential worker.

BTW, I know it sucks, but have you looked at American companies in Canada or Mexico? We also have the Middle East going full blown right now. I know it sucks, but people have to earn a living ya know, and sometimes you have to move where the work is.

I know for a fact that Mu and SL have published threads with job links, and I also remember when Sethan did job searches for people.

Sirgod · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:25:59 pm »

Please hang in there, I know besides the Job, your also under alot of Personal Family Pressure. I know we disagree on things Politicly, But that's no reason for me not to have been Praying everynight for you my friend. And I have been. Hell I think the world of you myself, and wish you the best.

Let me know If I can do anything at all to help.

stephen

Khalee · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:14:17 pm »

seems like everyone uses it agenst you, when you do get fired. as I am not a safe driver because I was fried from my last job, doesnt mater I have had this CDL for 20 years and that is the only accident I was ever in when it comes to trucks. I hydroplaned and hit a guard rail fliping the cab. But aperently that is enough to keep me from geting a job again related to driving. And I cant stand being cooped up in a office or wearhouse either.

Stormbringer · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:39:12 pm »

Have heart. There are companies avertising for drivers so drivers are in short supply. With a little preserverance you will get a job. And there are jobs that require a CDL as part of thier qualifications perhaps one of tose would meet your urge to wander.

JMM · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2004, 02:47:14 pm »

K, you are not the first nor will you be the last. I got fired from my first job (was making almost double minimum wage back in 86) because I was more concerned with discotheques and chasing women in short minis than concentrating on being at my job every day on time or even being in my college classes at night.

Thank God I joined the army after that.

BTW, I do not know about your state's laws, it may be Federal law now, I do not know, but in Texas you cannot say anything derogatory about an ex-employee to a potential employer, you set yourself up for a lawsuit from Hades. How do people find out? They get friends to call asking about your work history, attitude, performance, etc... If there is something going on then the person hires a lawyer and gets a taped conversation with their ex-employer telling what he/she thinks is a potential employer of yours. Next thing ya know, they end up in court and the person being discriminated against is usually set for life, or the ex-employer is smart and settles out of court, and hopefully learns the lesson.

It's a double edged sword though, as you never will know the true info behind a potential employee. Having worked as a VA work study for Texas Workforce Comm. back in the day though, I learned a loophole that is legal.

Potential employer is on the phone with ex-employer of a person:

Potential employer asks "Given the opportunity, would you hire this person again?"

Ex-employer say "No."

You then have a more clear picture without infringing on the law regarding references and information that may be given on the potential worker.

BTW, I know it sucks, but have you looked at American companies in Canada or Mexico? We also have the Middle East going full blown right now. I know it sucks, but people have to earn a living ya know, and sometimes you have to move where the work is.

I know for a fact that Mu and SL have published threads with job links, and I also remember when Sethan did job searches for people.

Sirgod · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2004, 07:25:59 pm »

Please hang in there, I know besides the Job, your also under alot of Personal Family Pressure. I know we disagree on things Politicly, But that's no reason for me not to have been Praying everynight for you my friend. And I have been. Hell I think the world of you myself, and wish you the best.

Let me know If I can do anything at all to help.

stephen

Clark Kent

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