Just gonna try this out to help our buddy here :)

Howard lives in Queens, NY.  He needs a job.  His job coach hasn't gotten results since Au Bon Pain. 

So I want Howard to see this thread, tell us what his job experience is and what his skills are, and then let's help Howard set up a resume and some accounts on Hotjobs.com and Monster.com, and see if we can't do a better job.

What do you say, Howard?  It can't hurt. 

So the ball's in your court now, Howard.  If you need help, post here and let's see what we can do!

Wooha!

Just gonna try this out to help our buddy here :)

Howard lives in Queens, NY.  He needs a job.  His job coach hasn't gotten results since Au Bon Pain. 

So I want Howard to see this thread, tell us what his job experience is and what his skills are, and then let's help Howard set up a resume and some accounts on Hotjobs.com and Monster.com, and see if we can't do a better job.

What do you say, Howard?  It can't hurt. 

So the ball's in your court now, Howard.  If you need help, post here and let's see what we can do!

Wooha!


Ok,see what you guys can do. :)

Need some info first buddy...

Job experience?

Job skills?

What do you like to do?

What do you think you CAN do?

That is good to start with ;)  I've got some time, I'm on VACATION!  *w00t*

Ok,see what you guys can do. :)



Go ahead and post your job experience and your job skills and someone who's good at writing resumes can get one started for you.  You can add your name, address, and phone number yourself if you don't feel like giving it out.  Once we know what you can do and what you have done, I'll start looking at Monster.com and see about setting you up an account there.

Need some info first buddy...

Job experience?

Job skills?

What do you like to do?

What do you think you CAN do?

That is good to start with ;)  I've got some time, I'm on VACATION!  *w00t*


I'll think about it some other time

Go ahead and post your job experience and your job skills and someone who's good at writing resumes can get one started for you.  You can add your name, address, and phone number yourself if you don't feel like giving it out.  Once we know what you can do and what you have done, I'll start looking at Monster.com and see about setting you up an account there.


No thank you not at the moment

I'll think about it some other time



Howard, the point of this thread is to think about it now.  You need a job, and there's plenty of people here who are willing to bust their asses to find you one, even if they live clear across the country.  You need to be more proactive about this.

Howard, the point of this thread is to think about it now.  You need a job, and there's plenty of people here who are willing to bust their asses to find you one, even if they live clear across the country.  You need to be more proactive about this.


I know I'm too anxious at the moment. :(

I'll think about it some other time


Okay, write it down on a napkin or a piece of paper at home so you can brainstorm this stuff.  Get back to this thread when you're ready.  I'm going home to CA tomorrow but I'll see what I can do (or other awesome Penguins can do, since they're around still) when I get to a computer.

We'll get you a job yet!  :D

Okay, write it down on a napkin or a piece of paper at home so you can brainstorm this stuff.  Get back to this thread when you're ready.  I'm going home to CA tomorrow but I'll see what I can do (or other awesome Penguins can do, since they're around still) when I get to a computer.

We'll get you a job yet!  :D


Thanks for all the help Rice. ;)

God helps those who help themselves, Howard.

Not that I'm religious or anything, but y'know.

God helps those who help themselves, Howard.

Not that I'm religious or anything, but y'know.


I'll let God and a prayer help me through

I'll let God and a prayer help me through



No offense, but you need to do some of the work yourself. 

Howard, just by googling "employment queens new york", and clicking on "local results for employment near Queens, New York", there are 4 pages of employment agencies that could help you more than your current job coach.  Here are 3:

Adecco Employment Services - 2.1 miles W - 9745 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, 11374 - (718) 459-8300
Accountemps - 0.7 miles SW - Suite 201, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens, 11415 - (718) 997-1140
Authentic Employment Agency - 3.7 miles NW - 8205 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, 11372 - (718) 565-0582

It can't hurt to call one of them.  I recommend the first one, I know a couple people who got jobs within a week or so of calling them....

Howard, just by googling "employment queens new york", and clicking on "local results for employment near Queens, New York", there are 4 pages of employment agencies that could help you more than your current job coach.  Here are 3:

Adecco Employment Services - 2.1 miles W - 9745 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, 11374 - (718) 459-8300
Accountemps - 0.7 miles SW - Suite 201, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens, 11415 - (718) 997-1140
Authentic Employment Agency - 3.7 miles NW - 8205 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, 11372 - (718) 565-0582

It can't hurt to call one of them.  I recommend the first one, I know a couple people who got jobs within a week or so of calling them....



Headhunters are great.  My dad uses them alot.

No offense, but you need to do some of the work yourself. 


I know prayer doesn't help much

I know prayer doesn't help much



Psychologically it might do wonders for you, but it won't physically help you get any jobs. 

Howard, just by googling "employment queens new york", and clicking on "local results for employment near Queens, New York", there are 4 pages of employment agencies that could help you more than your current job coach.  Here are 3:

Adecco Employment Services - 2.1 miles W - 9745 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, 11374 - (718) 459-8300
Accountemps - 0.7 miles SW - Suite 201, 80-02 Kew Gardens Rd, Kew Gardens, 11415 - (718) 997-1140
Authentic Employment Agency - 3.7 miles NW - 8205 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, 11372 - (718) 565-0582

It can't hurt to call one of them.  I recommend the first one, I know a couple people who got jobs within a week or so of calling them....


Mama K is the roxxorz!11!1!

Go, Howard!  Go and get employed!  :D  She's right, headhunters are great.

Headhunters are great.  My dad uses them alot.
My husband's been contacted by them quite a bit, but he's never used them.  The jobs they offer him aren't nearly as good as the one he's got already :-\\

^ Why is he on a headhunter list when he already has an awesome job?  ???  Does he not like the current one?

My husband's been contacted by them quite a bit, but he's never used them.  The jobs they offer him aren't nearly as good as the one he's got already :-\\



I'm thinking about looking into using one myself.  I'm coming up empty on my own job searches.

^ Why is he on a headhunter list when he already has an awesome job?  ???  Does he not like the current one?
I'm not sure.  He's never signed up to be on one.  They just call him out of the blue ???

here is that link again Howard...

http://www.jobsinqueens.com/


you can do a search and see what's available in your area.

Hell, you can go work for the Mets.  Omar Minaya may ask you to be in their rotation!  ;D

Psychologically it might do wonders for you, but it won't physically help you get any jobs. 


What about horoscopes?

here is that link again Howard...

http://www.jobsinqueens.com/


you can do a search and see what's available in your area.


Thanks. :)

What about horoscopes?



Howard...the point is...you need to stop relying on these kinds of things...and take the initiative to get a job. Sometimes you have to do the work/searching for the job...they don't just jump in your lap.

What about horoscopes?
ummm......no.....

Yeah, Howard.  Go to one of their minor league affiliates during open tryouts and if you can throw a decent fastball I think you just scored yourself a job :)

But in the meantime...try looking through these job sites and see what happens.

Yeah, Howard.  Go to one of their minor league affiliates during open tryouts and if you can throw a decent fastball I think you just scored yourself a job :)

But in the meantime...try looking through these job sites and see what happens.


I sure will,Thanks Guys.

Yeah, Howard.  Go to one of their minor league affiliates during open tryouts and if you can throw a decent fastball I think you just scored yourself a job :)

But in the meantime...try looking through these job sites and see what happens.


it would be even cool to be like an usher at the stadium...I knew someone who did that at PNC Park...they loved it!

What about horoscopes?



No Howard.  Do not use horoscopes to help you find a job.  People have given you plenty of avenues in this thread to help you find work.  You have to physically get off your butt and do the work yourself if you want employment.  Prayer, horoscopes, meditation....they may soothe your soul, but they won't fill your bank account.

There was this crazy goofball old guy who used to work at the campus bookstore with me.  Years later, I went to an Oakland A's game and saw him passing out cotton candy.  Then a couple weeks after that I was at the Giants' ballpark and saw him selling hot dogs.  It was awesome.

Remember Howard, if you're having trouble with your resume and applications and your job coach is inaccessible, post here and there shall be help!

Need that info though...see first page!

No Howard.  Do not use horoscopes to help you find a job.  People have given you plenty of avenues in this thread to help you find work.  You have to physically get off your butt and do the work yourself if you want employment.  Prayer, horoscopes, meditation....they may soothe your soul, but they won't fill your bank account.


for the moment,I don't want help.

for the moment,I don't want help.



I really don't know why not.

I really don't know why not.



I don't know that's just me.

I don't know that's just me.



If you're not willing to accept help (REAL help) in finding you a job, then you're going to be sitting on your ass at home forever.  We don't want that for you.

I don't know that's just me.



but Howard...you complain that you don't have a job and that you really wanna work, etc...but then when people try to help you find a job...you tell us that you don't want to find one right now...I don't get it. ???

but Howard...you complain that you don't have a job and that you really wanna work, etc...but then when people try to help you find a job...you tell us that you don't want to find one right now...I don't get it. ???


I'm confused :-\\

I'm confused :-\\



I am too. :D

I think someone physically closer to Howard (i.e. someone in NY, or maybe even his parents) needs to hold his hand and make him sit down and be more proactive.  Otherwise this is a waste of time.

My bad, guys.  Thought it could work.

I think someone physically closer to Howard (i.e. someone in NY, or maybe even his parents) needs to hold his hand and make him sit down and be more proactive.  Otherwise this is a waste of time.

My bad, guys.  Thought it could work.



It's okay Rice.  Your heart was in the right place.  :)

I think someone physically closer to Howard (i.e. someone in NY, or maybe even his parents) needs to hold his hand and make him sit down and be more proactive.  Otherwise this is a waste of time.

My bad, guys.  Thought it could work.



I understand Rice,please don't feel so bad. :(

I understand Rice,please don't feel so bad. :(


I just wanted Howard to have a job, like, next week, that's all :\'(

I just wanted Howard to have a job, like, next week, that's all :\'(


I really do appreciate all your help,thank you so much (HUGS) :)

I really do appreciate all your help,thank you so much (HUGS) :)


It's alright Howard...I'll *sniffle* be alright.  But I would be feeling tons better if you had a job ;)

It's alright Howard...I'll *sniffle* be alright.  But I would be feeling tons better if you had a job ;)


Are you Robin you sound like her. ;D

Are you Robin you sound like her. ;D


No, I'm not, Howard.  You don't have to kiss my butt ;)

Anyone want to help me to save my relationship or do you think this thread's a waste of time? ???

This thread isn't a waste of time, but I think your "relationship" is :(

I think I could save this relationship,there is a possibility.Most likely by this month or maybe even January.Even if this relationship Isn't saved by Christmas or New Year's cause I know I don't want her to be lonely on Christmas & New Year's.We'll both be thinking about each other so much,There's always Valentine's Day.I told Robin that the next job I get will start me off with Part Time first then later on down the road,Maybe add some hours or more days depends on what job I get next to get to full time eventually.Hey,I never expected to get laid off from Au Bon Pain,that was the least of my worries on that day coming home from the dentist.I had her on a string meaning she thought that Au Bon Pain was eventually going to turn to full time but you know something,It didn't and she kept telling her Parents that "Howard's doing good,He's trying hard as he can cause I love him a lot",now look what happens months later,temporary breakup.I'm not proving anything to anyone except me and My family cause I know I'm doing good and trying so hard.It takes a lot of patience,time and hard work.We will get back together,I promise.Right Now,I'm kissing ass so I'll do anything at this moment for her and her impatient Parents.  ::)

ass kisser  ;D

I think I could save this relationship,there is a possibility.Most likely by this month or maybe even January.Even if this relationship Isn't saved by Christmas or New Year's cause I know I don't want her to be lonely on Christmas & New Year's.We'll both be thinking about each other so much,There's always Valentine's Day.I told Robin that the next job I get will start me off with Part Time first then later on down the road,Maybe add some hours or more days depends on what job I get next to get to full time eventually.Hey,I never expected to get laid off from Au Bon Pain,that was the least of my worries on that day coming home from the dentist.I had her on a string meaning she thought that Au Bon Pain was eventually going to turn to full time but you know something,It didn't and she kept telling her Parents that "Howard's doing good,He's trying hard as he can cause I love him a lot",now look what happens months later,temporary breakup.I'm not proving anything to anyone except me and My family cause I know I'm doing good and trying so hard.It takes a lot of patience,time and hard work.We will get back together,I promise.Right Now,I'm kissing ass so I'll do anything at this moment for her and her impatient Parents.  ::)




I for the life of me cannot understand why you want to be with someone who doesn't love you, respect you, or treat you even half-way decent.  Her parents even treat you like crap.  I swear Howard, if you stay with this woman you are going to be miserable and lonely.  I can guarantee it.  Women like her don't change.  They just don't. 

I for the life of me cannot understand why you want to be with someone who doesn't love you, respect you, or treat you even half-way decent.  Her parents even treat you like crap.  I swear Howard, if you stay with this woman you are going to miserable and lonely.  I can guarantee it.  Women like her don't change.  They just don't. 
he believes in miracles

ass kisser  ;D


Thanks Mike and I will continue to kiss as much ass as possible to get back together with her no matter what anyone tells me.

Thanks Mike and I will continue to kiss as much ass as possible to get back together with her no matter what anyone tells me.


I don't know why you want to be miserable.

I for the life of me cannot understand why you want to be with someone who doesn't love you, respect you, or treat you even half-way decent.  Her parents even treat you like crap.  I swear Howard, if you stay with this woman you are going to be miserable and lonely. I can guarantee it.  Women like her don't change.  They just don't. 


And How do you know they don't "change",Maybe they do.You can't say she's not going to change,Could be that something's stopping her from changing.So don't assume!

I don't know why you want to be miserable.


Heck No,I'm not miserable,I feel perfectly fine.Audibally,I enjoy talking to her over the phone.It's great that we both have pretty good conversations now than we used to a year ago.Things have changed a whole lot.

he believes in miracles


Miracles do happen!  :)

And How do you know they don't "change",Maybe they do.You can't say she's not going to change,Could be that something's stopping her from changing.So don't assume!



Howard, I know women like her.  If she really loved you, she wouldn't treat you like garbage all the time, her parents wouldn't put you down all the time and she wouldn't keep stringing you along by your willy.

Heck No,I'm not miserable,I feel perfectly fine.Audibally,I enjoy talking to her over the phone.It's great that we both have pretty good conversations now than we used to a year ago.Things have changed a whole lot.



I'm not saying you're miserable now. 

Thanks Mike and I will continue to kiss as much ass as possible to get back together with her no matter what anyone tells me.
sure, and I trust you know I was only teasing ya.



Miracles do happen!  :)
Miracles Happen - Myra  what a good song, it's at the end of that Anne hathaway movie where she finds out Julie Andrews, the Queen of some country is her grandma. whats the name of that movie.
Howard. I think you should listen to some of these people and think about dating someone else or is it to hard for you to try to find another girlfriend.

Howard, I know women like her.  If she really loved you, she wouldn't treat you like garbage all the time, her parents wouldn't put you down all the time and she wouldn't keep stringing you along by your willy.


I got to string her along for 9 months.She thought that The Au Bon Pain job was going to turn into full time by getting me more hours and days but that never came about so the temporary breakup was the only solution for her.She didn't want to have her parents screaming in her face again.

sure, and I trust you know I was only teasing ya.

Miracles Happen - Myra   what a good song, it's at the end of that Anne hathaway movie where she finds out Julie Andrews, the Queen of some country is her grandma. whats the name of that movie.
Howard. I think you should listen to some of these people and think about dating someone else or is it to hard for you to try to find another girlfriend.



I'm going to do what I have to do to get her back together with me.If not this month then hopefully by January or February the latest.You never know,maybe even sooner than that.

I got to string her along for 9 months.She thought that The Au Bon Pain job was going to turn into full time by getting me more hours and days but that never came about so the temporary breakup was the only solution for her.She didn't want to have her parents screaming in her face again.



Howard, you weren't stringing her along.  You thought the ABP job would turn into more hours, but it didn't.  That's not your fault.  She's got you thinking you were to blame, or somehow you led her to believe that you'd get more hours even though you never intended to.....that's HER problem, not yours. 

Howard, you weren't stringing her along.  You thought the ABP job would turn into more hours, but it didn't.  That's not your fault.  She's got you thinking you were to blame, or somehow you led her to believe that you'd get more hours even though you never intended to.....that's HER problem, not yours. 



So why couldn't she be with me whether I had a job or not? All I'm asking her is for 1 stinkin' day out of the month just to see her,that's all I ask of Robin.Then we could go back to the breakup.I tried to bribe her with money over the phone last night but no dice. ::)

So why couldn't she be with me whether I had a job or not? All I'm asking her is for 1 stinkin' day out of the month just to see her,that's all I ask of Robin.Then we could go back to the breakup.I tried to bribe her with money over the phone last night but no dice. ::)



DEAR GOD NO.  You don't bribe people to go out with you.  That's desperate.  She doesn't want to be with you because she's messed up and doesn't know what she wants.  You don't need to be with someone like that.

I tried to bribe her with money over the phone last night but no dice. ::)


Howard.. I've found that whenever you offer a woman money to spend time with you.. the police begin to pay more attention to you than you might want.

DEAR GOD NO.  You don't bribe people to go out with you.  That's desperate.  She doesn't want to be with you because she's messed up and doesn't know what she wants.  You don't need to be with someone like that.



I'm lonely and desperate.It just came to me,I wasn't thinking clearly. :(

Howard.. I've found that whenever you offer a woman money to spend time with you.. the police begin to pay more attention to you than you might want.


I don't need the police at my door,too many problems in my life to think about. ::)

I'm lonely and desperate.It just came to me,I wasn't thinking clearly. :(




This girl is f*cking with your head.......call her and tell her to go to hell.  You'll feel much better.

This girl is f*cking with your head.......call her and tell her to go to hell.  You'll feel much better.


I wouldn't do it,I don't have balls.

I wouldn't do it,I don't have balls.
maybe you should try and do something that will really, really impress her.

I wouldn't do it,I don't have balls.


If you don't have balls, then stop asking for sex!

maybe you should try and do something that will really, really impress her.



Jodie Foster might be able to help.

I don't have balls.


You won't do if she has anything to do with it.

maybe you should try and do something that will really, really impress her.


Over the Phone?

If you don't have balls, then stop asking for sex!



I don't ask for sex.

Over the Phone?


Nah, something really brave.

Maybe try and be a cop.. I know guns really impress girls.

Jodie Foster might be able to help.


be realistic. ::)

I don't ask for sex.



Oh come on Howard.

Nah, something really brave.

Maybe try and be a cop.. I know guns really impress girls.



I have a gun in my pocket and she's really glad to see me. ;D

Over the Phone?
no. you have to do something that will make the news.

think of how into you she'll be when she sees your face on television.

no. you have to do something that will make the news.

think of how into you she'll be when she sees your face on television.



Like I said, Jodie Foster can help.

Oh come on Howard.


If I ask for sex then I say let's go to a motel but we both know we can't afford one at the moment.

no. you have to do something that will make the news.

think of how into you she'll be when she sees your face on television.


Rob a bank? ::)

no. you have to do something that will make the news.

think of how into you she'll be when she sees your face on television.


That's true. But how to get on the news.. that's tough. You gotta do something note-worthy, way out of the normal areas of everyday life.


Rob a bank? ::)


Hmmmm, I dunno, I think you'd probably get in a lot of trouble for that.

If I ask for sex then I say let's go to a motel but we both know we can't afford one at the moment.



Why would you want to sleep with such a high-maintenance biatch?  She sounds like someone I'd punch the daylights out of if I met her in a mall.

Why would you want to sleep with such a high-maintenance biatch?  She sounds like someone I'd punch the daylights out of if I met her in a mall.


Howard.

Maybe you should have like.. a big fight or something, is there anybody Robin dosen't like?

When I was 13 I was trying to impress this girl called Samantha Staskavic.. so I beat up her brother.

Rob a bank? ::)
i'm thinking something involving fast cars, hostages, shotguns, and ever-changing, unreasonable demands that can never bet met.

howard is the night rider! think of him when you look to the night sky!

i'm thinking something involving fast cars, hostages, shotguns, and ever-changing, unreasonable demands that can never bet met.

howard is the night rider! think of him when you look to the night sky!


HE
IS
THE
PAINKILLER!!

That's true. But how to get on the news.. that's tough. You gotta do something note-worthy, way out of the normal areas of everyday life.

Hmmmm, I dunno, I think you'd probably get in a lot of trouble for that.


I don't know at the moment

Why would you want to sleep with such a high-maintenance biatch?  She sounds like someone I'd punch the daylights out of if I met her in a mall.


Why don't you punch her out. ::)

I don't know at the moment
getting into trouble is the impressive part! chicks love that stuff, just look at how my cons get babe-age fan mail in prison.

Why don't you punch her out. ::)
you're closer.

Howard.

Maybe you should have like.. a big fight or something, is there anybody Robin dosen't like?

When I was 13 I was trying to impress this girl called Samantha Staskavic.. so I beat up her brother.


fighting And Arguing

Why don't you punch her out. ::)



Fine I will.  Give me her address.

Fine I will.  Give me her address.



Uh...No!

Uh...No!



Then don't tell me I should knock her out.




getting into trouble is the impressive part! chicks love that stuff, just look at how my cons get babe-age fan mail in prison.



Babe-age?  That was straight outta Wayne's World, dude.

Babe-age?  That was straight outta Wayne's World, dude.


Nuuuuuge.

Babe-age?  That was straight outta Wayne's World, dude.
you say that like there's something wrong with it! :\'(

Then don't tell me I should knock her out.




Babe-age?  That was straight outta Wayne's World, dude.


What's babe-age?

you say that like there's something wrong with it! :\'(



Wayne's World is awesome.

What's babe-age?



The degree to which a woman is a babe, scientifically speaking.

The degree to which a woman is a babe, scientifically speaking.


Measureable on a schwing-o-meter.

Measureable on a schwing-o-meter.



Awesome.

Measureable on a schwing-o-meter.
also known as the strokability scale

also known as the strokability scale


A 7 or above requires you making a trip below the equator.

A 7 or above requires you making a trip below the equator.



I better go below 7

Hell, you can go work for the Mets.  Omar Minaya may ask you to be in their rotation!  ;D



I'm having Seinfeld flashbacks! ;)

George: I like sports, I could do something in sports.
Jerry: Uh huh....in what capacity?
George: You know, like the General Manager of a baseball team, something like that.
Jerry: Yeah well, that can be tough to get.
George: Well it doesnt' even have to be the General Manager. Maybe I could be an announcer, like a color guy. You know how I always make those interesting comments during the game.
Jerry: Yeah, yeah you make good comments....well you know, they tend to give those jobs to ex-ballplayers and people that are...you know, in broadcasting.
George: Well that's really not fair.
Jerry: I know, I know.

I'm having Seinfeld flashbacks! ;)

George: I like sports, I could do something in sports.
Jerry: Uh huh....in what capacity?
George: You know, like the General Manager of a baseball team, something like that.
Jerry: Yeah well, that can be tough to get.
George: Well it doesnt' even have to be the General Manager. Maybe I could be an announcer, like a color guy. You know how I always make those interesting comments during the game.
Jerry: Yeah, yeah you make good comments....well you know, they tend to give those jobs to ex-ballplayers and people that are...you know, in broadcasting.
George: Well that's really not fair.
Jerry: I know, I know.



I'm not working for george steinbrenner ::)

I'm not working for george steinbrenner ::)


oh come on, that would pay the bills and you could get that Robin chick somethin real pretty for Hannukah!!

I'm not working for george steinbrenner ::)



Hey, King George pays well. 

HE CAN BE A TELEMARKETER.IT MIGHT BE FUN FOR HIM TO HEAR SOME OF THE SMART ASS RESPONSES SOME PEOPLE GIVE!

HE CAN BE A TELEMARKETER.IT MIGHT BE FUN FOR HIM TO HEAR SOME OF THE SMART ASS RESPONSES SOME PEOPLE GIVE!



Now there's a job for Howard.

So how is this all going? ???

So how is this all going? ???



It's not going. 

It's not going. 


Whats the matter?

Whats the matter?



He's decided he doesn't want our help/can't be bothered doing anything about it now.

He's decided he doesn't want our help/can't be bothered doing anything about it now.


Oh, that sucks. Finding a job can be a headache. Luckily I'm able to work for my dad. Awhile back I looked for one on my own but was unsuccesful.

oh come on, that would pay the bills and you could get that Robin chick somethin real pretty for Hannukah!!


Would that get us our own apartment? Don't give that girl any ideas now. ::)

Could I work Full or Part Time?

Would that get us our own apartment? Don't give that girl any ideas now. ::)

Could I work Full or Part Time?


Howard...have you ever checked in on assisted living? That way, you could get a little place of your own, and wouldn't have to rely on your parents all the time.

Hey, King George pays well. 



How much an hour?

Would that get us our own apartment? Don't give that girl any ideas now. ::)

Could I work Full or Part Time?



She was talking about working for George Steinbrenner, and you said you didn't want to do that.

Howard...have you ever checked in on assisted living? That way, you could get a little place of your own, and wouldn't have to rely on your parents all the time.


I would like to try to get my own apartment Erin or live with Her maybe even if it takes a few years and a good job.

I'm not going into Supportive Housing to live with a bunch of retarded people,I'm far from that. ::)

How much an hour?



Howard......George Steinbrenner is the owner of the New York Yankees.  He doesn't pay people hourly wages.....he's not responsible for that.

She was talking about working for George Steinbrenner, and you said you didn't want to do that.


I was asking,How much he pays? ???

Howard......George Steinbrenner is the owner of the New York Yankees.  He doesn't pay people hourly wages.....he's not responsible for that.


Then Who Is?

HE CAN BE A TELEMARKETER.IT MIGHT BE FUN FOR HIM TO HEAR SOME OF THE SMART ASS RESPONSES SOME PEOPLE GIVE!


No telemarketer.

I would like to try to get my own apartment Erin or live with Her maybe even if it takes a few years and a good job.

I'm not going into Supportive Housing to live with a bunch of retarded people,I'm far from that. ::)


there are lots of people who take advantage of assisted living who are NOT retarded. I was just saying...that would be a way that you could have your own place..and not have to worry about your parents being home, etc. I'm not talking about group homes....I'm talking about apartments that are for individuals with lower income,etc.

I was asking,How much he pays? ???



I just answered you.

Then Who Is?



How in the heck am I supposed to know that?

He's decided he doesn't want our help/can't be bothered doing anything about it now.


I didn't say I didn't want to be bothered maybe I was just anxious at the moment.

How in the heck am I supposed to know that?


Well,you like Baseball.

there are lots of people who take advantage of assisted living who are NOT retarded. I was just saying...that would be a way that you could have your own place..and not have to worry about your parents being home, etc. I'm not talking about group homes....I'm talking about apartments that are for individuals with lower income,etc.


I was thinking about that.let me get the job first and then I'll look into it after.

Well,you like Baseball.



That doesn't mean anything, Howard. 

Right Now,I need a miracle to save myself. :(

Howard...have you ever checked in on assisted living? That way, you could get a little place of your own, and wouldn't have to rely on your parents all the time.


Excellent idea!!


there are lots of people who take advantage of assisted living who are NOT retarded. I was just saying...that would be a way that you could have your own place..and not have to worry about your parents being home, etc. I'm not talking about group homes....I'm talking about apartments that are for individuals with lower income,etc.


They can find him a room-mate if living alone is not possible. 

Moving out might be exatcly what you need.  It will show people that you can be a responsible adult.

here is that link again Howard...

http://www.jobsinqueens.com/


you can do a search and see what's available in your area.


Foudn two jobs similar to what you were doing at ABP

http://www.jobsinqueens.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=699785&job_code=%2D1&job_type_id=3&category_id=1442&keywords=&city_id=15520&domain_id=%2D1&kt=Storage+Custodian&kc=U%2DHaul+International&kl=Flushing%2C+NY

http://www.jobsinqueens.com/jobs.asp?pagemode=15&jid=683104&job_code=%2D1&job_type_id=3&category_id=1442&keywords=&city_id=15520&domain_id=%2D1&kt=Storage+Custodian&kc=U%2DHaul+International&kl=Brooklyn%2C+NY

Excellent idea!!

They can find him a room-mate if living alone is not possible. 

Moving out might be exatcly what you need.  It will show people that you can be a responsible adult.


Yeah,I think that's what I need now.I want to first get the job and I'll worry about an apartment later.

^ Jobs, Howard!  :)



Wow Cool Thanks. :)

Let us know how things go, Howard.

Let us know how things go, Howard.




I sure will Jamie. :)

I'm still not saved yet especially the relationship.My job coach told me about a possible interview at The Children's Place but nothing's for sure yet.This guy has to give his 2 weeks notice then transfer to another job then I can come on board.Hopefully,today when I see my job coach,I'm praying the guy gave his 2 weeks notice so we'll see what happens,I'll let you know.  :)

Howard

Did your job coach ever chase up that Babies R Us job? 

What other applications has he got lined up for you?  I don't want to put a downer on this but the current Children's Place thing seems to be relying on someone else quitting.  What if he decides to stay put?

What would you be doing at The Children's Place?

Howard

Did your job coach ever chase up that Babies R Us job? 

What other applications has he got lined up for you?  I don't want to put a downer on this but the current Children's Place thing seems to be relying on someone else quitting.  What if he decides to stay put?


No Babies R Us didn't work out.

He thinks The Children's Place is a possibility.I wonder if the guy wants to stay,maybe he doesn't want the other job.You have a point there Karen. ;)

What would you be doing at The Children's Place?





My job coach isn't sure yet but he thinks Shipping/Receiving and possible porter maintainence.

Where did you work before Au Bon whatever?  Or was that the only job you had?

You don't seem like the type to want to work at The Children's Place...a bunch of mommies and screaming kids.  LOL!!  I see you more of a Circuit City kind of guy.

Howard, are your parents busy at night?  Ask them if they'll help you with some outside job applications while you're waiting for your job coach to do his thang.


Ok,I'll do that,Thanks.

Where did you work before Au Bon whatever?  Or was that the only job you had?

You don't seem like the type to want to work at The Children's Place...a bunch of mommies and screaming kids.  LOL!!  I see you more of a Circuit City kind of guy.



During The 90's,I've volunteered,attended programs to help me better myself and had only 1 paying job in 1993 working at Genovese.

I can handle screaming kids and mommies,I hope I can.

During The 90's,I've volunteered,attended programs to help me better myself and had only 1 paying job in 1993 working at Genovese.

I can handle screaming kids and mommies,I hope I can.


I know you hate for us to keep talking about you finding a job, but let me give you one more suggestion.  Are there any openings at a local hospital?  You should try to find a long-term job.  Most people I know who work at the hospital here, have worked there for years.  My sister-in-law has been there almost 20 years, she started out in food service and has worked her way up to a better position. 

I just think these little retail stores aren't going to provide a long-time job, they usually have high turn-over rates.

I hope things go ok for you, Howard.

I know you hate for us to keep talking about you finding a job, but let me give you one more suggestion.  Are there any openings at a local hospital?  You should try to find a long-term job.  Most people I know who work at the hospital here, have worked there for years.  My sister-in-law has been there almost 20 years, she started out in food service and has worked her way up to a better position. 

I just think these little retail stores aren't going to provide a long-time job, they usually have high turn-over rates.


Wonderful idea...Howard, tell your job coach this is the type of work he ought to be focusing on finding for you.....most retail positions are going to be high turnover.....

Wonderful idea...Howard, tell your job coach this is the type of work he ought to be focusing on finding for you.....most retail positions are going to be high turnover.....


I agree. And...you've had plenty of volunteer experience in a hospital, right? So....that would look great on your resume! ;)

I know you hate for us to keep talking about you finding a job, but let me give you one more suggestion.  Are there any openings at a local hospital?  You should try to find a long-term job.  Most people I know who work at the hospital here, have worked there for years.  My sister-in-law has been there almost 20 years, she started out in food service and has worked her way up to a better position. 

I just think these little retail stores aren't going to provide a long-time job, they usually have high turn-over rates.


So what happens with high turnovers? ???  :o  :(

I agree. And...you've had plenty of volunteer experience in a hospital, right? So....that would look great on your resume! ;)


Yes I have and It's hospital(s).

So what happens with high turnovers? ???  :o  :(


High turnover means High staff turnover. This essentially means that employees are constantly being hired and leaving. Training somebody for a retail job isn't hard and the stores will often lay off employees when business is slow.

My Mother said that maybe working in The Children's Place might be very rewarding.It's always good to try something new and something great to put on your resume.My Mother's a teacher's aide for children with severe disabilities so she's been working with children for 12-13 years in different schools and I might be surrounded by children but I don't know what I'll be doing yet.It's to be found out after the interview.

High turnover means High staff turnover. This essentially means that employees are constantly being hired and leaving. Training somebody for a retail job isn't hard and the stores will often lay off employees when business is slow.


I hope I won't be laid off again,I don't want to tell my sweetie if it happens. :-\\

Let's not jump the gun,I'm too wound up. :(

I hope I won't be laid off again,I don't want to tell my sweetie if it happens. :-\\

Let's not jump the gun,I'm too wound up. :(


Howard, thats the point of telling your job coach of wanting a job in a hospital instead of a retail setting.  There is LESS chance for you being laid off in slow times, etc, because a place like a hospital is always busy and always needs people like yourself.

Besides, your job coach shouldn't be coming up with just one possible lead every couple months, he ought to have you in his office nearly every day filling out applications for a different place.  God..I live up here in the boonies in upstate NY and if I were in your position, I could find at least 6 places daily where I could fill out an application for employment.  Down there this joker should be finding you at least 12 applications a day, especially if all he's focusing on is retail .....

Yes I have and It's hospital(s).


Have you ever inquired about regular employment in the hospital that you volunteer at?

Howard, thats the point of telling your job coach of wanting a job in a hospital instead of a retail setting.  There is LESS chance for you being laid off in slow times, etc, because a place like a hospital is always busy and always needs people like yourself.

Besides, your job coach shouldn't be coming up with just one possible lead every couple months, he ought to have you in his office nearly every day filling out applications for a different place.  God..I live up here in the boonies in upstate NY and if I were in your position, I could find at least 6 places daily where I could fill out an application for employment.  Down there this joker should be finding you at least 12 applications a day, especially if all he's focusing on is retail .....


That's what happens when you're paid by VESID. ::)

Have you ever inquired about regular employment in the hospital that you volunteer at?


I tried but no luck. :(

That's what happens when you're paid by VESID. ::)



Well, you should take this to him anyway.  Start looking for jobs ON YOUR OWN.  How difficult is it to go to local business around where you live and ask if they're hiring?

I tried but no luck. :(


Dude. There are quite literally several thousand hospitals and medical facilitys in New York. Hell, in Queens alone there are loads. Ask around, go to the front reception desk and ask. Say that you've been volunteering at a hospital for a long time and you think maybe you'd like to do it as a job.

Dude. There are quite literally several thousand hospitals and medical facilitys in New York. Hell, in Queens alone there are loads. Ask around, go to the front reception desk and ask. Say that you've been volunteering at a hospital for a long time and you think maybe you'd like to do it as a job.


Alright,I'll take it into consideration.

Well, you should take this to him anyway.  Start looking for jobs ON YOUR OWN.   How difficult is it to go to local business around where you live and ask if they're hiring?


It's not difficult.

To summarize for our friend Howard:

1.  Your job coach sucks.  Ditch him.

2.  You need to get a friend or a family member or even your parents to be more proactive in helping you get a job if you are unsure of how to do job applications and job searches yourself.

3.  You cannot wait for rabbits to crash into trees.

Let's see if we can get this month started on the right foot eh...

To summarize for our friend Howard:

1.  Your job coach sucks.  Ditch him.

2.  You need to get a friend or a family member or even your parents to be more proactive in helping you get a job if you are unsure of how to do job applications and job searches yourself.

3.  You cannot wait for rabbits to crash into trees.

Let's see if we can get this month started on the right foot eh...


I'm praying for a good month Rice.Thanks for all the help. :)

I'm praying for a good month Rice.Thanks for all the help. :)



but Howard, you MUST do more than just say, "thanks for your help guys", "I'm hoping for something better"etc.....in order to get ANYTHING in life...you have to take action and DO IT.  When I heard there was a job opening at my current place of employment....I didn't just sit there on the couch and say, "oh, hmmm....I guess someone will come and knock at my door, and hold my hand....and direct me to the job"....no...I got up off of my butt, went to the place, put an application in....and showed some initiative that I was actually interested in working there....and guess what? They interviewed me and hired me on the spot. What I am saying is that if you show some gumption and show these people at these places that you are actually interested in working there...chances are, you will get a job...whereas, if you sit on your butt and wait around until something happens....this time next year, you will still be sitting there collecting dust.

Good luck, Howard.

We're with you all the way.

Good luck, Howard.

We're with you all the way.


Thanks Jamie. ;)

but Howard, you MUST do more than just say, "thanks for your help guys", "I'm hoping for something better"etc.....in order to get ANYTHING in life...you have to take action and DO IT.  When I heard there was a job opening at my current place of employment....I didn't just sit there on the couch and say, "oh, hmmm....I guess someone will come and knock at my door, and hold my hand....and direct me to the job"....no...I got up off of my butt, went to the place, put an application in....and showed some initiative that I was actually interested in working there....and guess what? They interviewed me and hired me on the spot. What I am saying is that if you show some gumption and show these people at these places that you are actually interested in working there...chances are, you will get a job...whereas, if you sit on your butt and wait around until something happens....this time next year, you will still be sitting there collecting dust.
Gee, this sounds vaguely familiar.....although it wasn't Howard and I believe it was a girlfriend (f-buddy) we were talking about ;)

Gee, this sounds vaguely familiar.....although it wasn't Howard and I believe it was a girlfriend (f-buddy) we were talking about ;)


Dude, you serious?

Did somebody say D00d?

Dude, where's my car?

.....forgot to add that Quirk's current advice will probably be taken with a grain of salt just like the previous advice ::)

Methinks Howard would benefit from a more "proximal" relationship with someone who actually has a vested interest in his success, and who is not his job coach.

Methinks Howard would benefit from a more "proximal" relationship with someone who actually has a vested interest in his success, and who is not his job coach.
I think job coaches are a good idea, but you need one who's not full of crap and actually WANTS you to get a job.....but, then again, once he gets him a job, I'm sure the state stops paying him as much ::)

I bet if we had the necessary info we could set up a Monster.com account or even put him into a temp agency like Accountemps and get him employed within two weeks.

I bet if we had the necessary info we could set up a Monster.com account or even put him into a temp agency like Accountemps and get him employed within two weeks.
Wonder if the State of NY would pay US to be his job coach? ;D

Wonder if the State of NY would pay US to be his job coach? ;D


I'm just doing it out of the goodness of my heart so he'll STFU and enjoy his new job ;)

Maybe his parents need to give a damn.  Just a thought.

I bet if we had the necessary info we could set up a Monster.com account or even put him into a temp agency like Accountemps and get him employed within two weeks.



seriously! I mean, he lives in NY...for the love of God....he could go tomorrow and put in applications...and probably get a job tomorrow. This joker that he is relying on has been stringing him along this whole time. I mean, how long does it take to get one a minimum wage, entry level job. ::)

seriously! I mean, he lives in NY...for the love of God....he could go tomorrow and put in applications...and probably get a job tomorrow. This joker that he is relying on has been stringing him along this whole time. I mean, how long does it take to get one a minimum wage, entry level job. ::)


Howard. Ditch this guy. Just go around and get applications. Seriously, man. Don't be afraid!

Maybe his parents need to give a damn.  Just a thought.



Yes, I've been wondering this lately too. I mean, what are they thinking?  If I was in their shoes...I would be doing everything I could to help Howard with finding a job....and my eyes would be open to see that this job coach..is nothing but a joke.

Yes, I've been wondering this lately too. I mean, what are they thinking?  If I was in their shoes...I would be doing everything I could to help Howard with finding a job....and my eyes would be open to see that this job coach..is nothing but a joke.



If I was 33 and still living at home, no matter what the reasoning for it was, you bet your sweet bippy that my parents would be busting their ass to help me find work so that I could be more independent and living on my own.  Now, my parents would never throw me out....they know I'm having a hard time finding work right and they've both been there and they are very sympathetic.  But they're still helping me.  I want to move the hell out of here, they want me to leave and they are helping me achieve that goal.

Where are his parents?  Do they want to help him?