Looking to start a career in early july
Looking to start a career in early july
03-04-2014, 09:21 AM
#1
I'm looking to enter fields of; industrial hygiene, quality assurance, water treatment, environmental protection, toxicology.
My military background and education pair me up to those fields pretty well I think. I am willing to relocate. I am supporting a wife and two children so a salary should be at a minimum of 50k to start.
If you know anybody in those fields I'll welcome any tips, contacts, cronyism, etc.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
03-04-2014, 09:21 AM #1They say don't limit yourself in a job hunt.
I'm looking to enter fields of; industrial hygiene, quality assurance, water treatment, environmental protection, toxicology.
My military background and education pair me up to those fields pretty well I think. I am willing to relocate. I am supporting a wife and two children so a salary should be at a minimum of 50k to start.
If you know anybody in those fields I'll welcome any tips, contacts, cronyism, etc.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
03-04-2014, 11:10 AM
#2
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-04-2014, 11:10 AM #2Sounds like you're pretty well suited to go into something food processing related, lots of that around here so I'll keep my ears open.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-04-2014, 11:43 AM
#3
What I really liked about this job was the varied responsibilities (hazards): chemical, biological, radiological, fire, life safety and inspection from the heliport on the roof to the water treatment in the subbasement and every nook & cranny between.
I was also a member of the emergency hazmat response team which brought an added excitement to each day.
The only down side was mountains of paperwork and the occasional ruined suit.
The pay was OK at the time but I'd need more now with a family.
The director was an Industrial Hygienist assisted by a Toxicologist.
If you don't mind the risks involved, it could be a good move.
Good luck!!
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
When I was younger, I worked at a large hospital/medical school in their Environmental Health & Safety Dept.
What I really liked about this job was the varied responsibilities (hazards): chemical, biological, radiological, fire, life safety and inspection from the heliport on the roof to the water treatment in the subbasement and every nook & cranny between.
I was also a member of the emergency hazmat response team which brought an added excitement to each day.
The only down side was mountains of paperwork and the occasional ruined suit.
The pay was OK at the time but I'd need more now with a family.
The director was an Industrial Hygienist assisted by a Toxicologist.
If you don't mind the risks involved, it could be a good move.
Good luck!!
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
03-04-2014, 01:21 PM
#4
Logan P. Greeley – logangreeley@gmail.com
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
(708) 289-9318
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Accomplished, result-oriented U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, with nine years of progressively higher leadership and management experience ready to contribute versatile knowledge and skills to the Medical Service Corps in AOC 72D.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 2004-Present
Force Preventive Medicine Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge,
Multinational Forces and Observers, Sinai, Egypt (2012-2013)
prepared and trained the remote site support team for mobilization and management of two camps, 31 remote sites, and over 1000 personnel
initiated and maintained the first ever comprehensive air sampling and vector disease surveillance programs in the 30 year history of the MFO
produced monthly summary reports on over 1300 PM inspections and 600 water samples; several times represented the PM OIC in senior leader forums
Battalion Force Health Protection Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge,
North Riverside, Illinois (2009-Present)
managed Battalion Preventive Medicine concerns in absence of an Officer in Charge coordinating with third party support for pre-mobilization training support
prepared Environmental Risk Assessments and presentations to educate deploying units on regionally specific health threats
managed Battalion Field Sanitation Team certification program and re-wrote Battalion Field Sanitation Standing Operating Procedures
served as Subject Matter Expert to Operation Beyond the Horizon, Guatemala
Military Funeral Honors Detail Non-Commissioned Officer,
North Riverside, Illinois (2005-2009)
managed and participated in Honor Guard duties to include Army and joint service ceremonies for occasions such as state or Army funerals, wreath ceremonies, color guard and escort duties at civil and military events
Communications Chief,
North Riverside, Illinois (2004-2009)
supervised the installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of communications systems to include tactical satellite voice, data, and fax communications, Motorola and Icom hand held two way radios, repeaters, and fixed base stations
CIVILIAN
National Park Service, Invasive Species Removal Team Leader
Empire, Michigan (2011)
managed the use of chemical herbicides in accordance with local and federal law
planned work location on a daily basis while coordinating with third party agencies and volunteer groups to meet agency needs with personnel in numbers up to 35
treated areas were tracked and logged into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
Park District Greenhouse technician
Oak Park, Illinois (2005-2009)
Assisted in the growing and maintenance of nursery crops, to include monitoring daily moisture levels, irrigation, fertilization
Ability to apply and recommend proper fungicide, herbicide, pesticide application amounts to maintain healthy greenhouse crops
Assisted in promotion programs for green living and nature preservation
EDUCATION & TRAINING
ELMHURST COLLEGE, Elmhurst, Illinois
Bachelor of Science (tentative graduation spring 2014) with a major in Biology, minor in Physical Geography, and overall concentration in Environment Health
TRITON COLLEGE, River Grove, Illinois
Associates of Science with a major in Biology
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Sand fly Abatement, 2013
Combat Water Survival Instructor Certification, 2012
Advanced Leadership Course Phase I, 2012
Command Post of The Future, 2010
Air Load Planner Course, 2009
Preventive Medicine Specialist, 2009
ServSafe Certification, 2009
FEMA Emergency Management, 2009
Field Sanitation, 2009
Warrior Leadership Course, 2006
Radio Operator/Maintainer, 2004
Army Basic Training, 2004
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Federal
Army Commendation Medal 2013
Army Achievement Medal, 2013 and 2008
Army Good Conduct Medal, 2008
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, 2008 and 2011
National Defense Service Medal, 2004
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 2008
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2004
Armed Forces Reserve Medal for mobilization, 2008 and 2013
NCO Professional Development Ribbon, 2006
Army Service Ribbon, 2004
Army Overseas Service Ribbon, 2008 and 2013
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, 2010
Foreign
Multi-National Forces and Observers Medal, 2013
Norwegian Foot-March Badge, 2013
This post was last modified: 03-04-2014, 01:25 PM by lgreeley83.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
03-04-2014, 01:21 PM #4CRD that is exactly what I'm looking into. Do you still know anyone in the field?
Logan P. Greeley – logangreeley@gmail.com
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
(708) 289-9318
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Accomplished, result-oriented U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, with nine years of progressively higher leadership and management experience ready to contribute versatile knowledge and skills to the Medical Service Corps in AOC 72D.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
U.S. ARMY NATIONAL GUARD 2004-Present
Force Preventive Medicine Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge,
Multinational Forces and Observers, Sinai, Egypt (2012-2013)
prepared and trained the remote site support team for mobilization and management of two camps, 31 remote sites, and over 1000 personnel
initiated and maintained the first ever comprehensive air sampling and vector disease surveillance programs in the 30 year history of the MFO
produced monthly summary reports on over 1300 PM inspections and 600 water samples; several times represented the PM OIC in senior leader forums
Battalion Force Health Protection Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge,
North Riverside, Illinois (2009-Present)
managed Battalion Preventive Medicine concerns in absence of an Officer in Charge coordinating with third party support for pre-mobilization training support
prepared Environmental Risk Assessments and presentations to educate deploying units on regionally specific health threats
managed Battalion Field Sanitation Team certification program and re-wrote Battalion Field Sanitation Standing Operating Procedures
served as Subject Matter Expert to Operation Beyond the Horizon, Guatemala
Military Funeral Honors Detail Non-Commissioned Officer,
North Riverside, Illinois (2005-2009)
managed and participated in Honor Guard duties to include Army and joint service ceremonies for occasions such as state or Army funerals, wreath ceremonies, color guard and escort duties at civil and military events
Communications Chief,
North Riverside, Illinois (2004-2009)
supervised the installation, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of communications systems to include tactical satellite voice, data, and fax communications, Motorola and Icom hand held two way radios, repeaters, and fixed base stations
CIVILIAN
National Park Service, Invasive Species Removal Team Leader
Empire, Michigan (2011)
managed the use of chemical herbicides in accordance with local and federal law
planned work location on a daily basis while coordinating with third party agencies and volunteer groups to meet agency needs with personnel in numbers up to 35
treated areas were tracked and logged into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software
Park District Greenhouse technician
Oak Park, Illinois (2005-2009)
Assisted in the growing and maintenance of nursery crops, to include monitoring daily moisture levels, irrigation, fertilization
Ability to apply and recommend proper fungicide, herbicide, pesticide application amounts to maintain healthy greenhouse crops
Assisted in promotion programs for green living and nature preservation
EDUCATION & TRAINING
ELMHURST COLLEGE, Elmhurst, Illinois
Bachelor of Science (tentative graduation spring 2014) with a major in Biology, minor in Physical Geography, and overall concentration in Environment Health
TRITON COLLEGE, River Grove, Illinois
Associates of Science with a major in Biology
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Sand fly Abatement, 2013
Combat Water Survival Instructor Certification, 2012
Advanced Leadership Course Phase I, 2012
Command Post of The Future, 2010
Air Load Planner Course, 2009
Preventive Medicine Specialist, 2009
ServSafe Certification, 2009
FEMA Emergency Management, 2009
Field Sanitation, 2009
Warrior Leadership Course, 2006
Radio Operator/Maintainer, 2004
Army Basic Training, 2004
AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Federal
Army Commendation Medal 2013
Army Achievement Medal, 2013 and 2008
Army Good Conduct Medal, 2008
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, 2008 and 2011
National Defense Service Medal, 2004
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, 2008
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, 2004
Armed Forces Reserve Medal for mobilization, 2008 and 2013
NCO Professional Development Ribbon, 2006
Army Service Ribbon, 2004
Army Overseas Service Ribbon, 2008 and 2013
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon, 2010
Foreign
Multi-National Forces and Observers Medal, 2013
Norwegian Foot-March Badge, 2013
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
03-04-2014, 03:26 PM
#5
I've been out of the field for almost a decade, moved out-of-state, and didn't keep in contact with my coworkers. Sorry. Idk who's still there.
Perhaps having your "foot in the door" would help. I had worked on campus for 5 years before joining the EH&S dept and had a chance to get to know them before the job opening was posted. They usually prefer to hire "in-house" first.
Have you checked out the MD/VA/DC area? Lots of labs on and around military installations that could use someone with your qualifications. If I tell you any more, I'll have to kill you.
Have you considered cultivating your horticultural experience? There are a few states that are ripe for an agricultural boon: Colorado, Washington, etc
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
Logan,
I've been out of the field for almost a decade, moved out-of-state, and didn't keep in contact with my coworkers. Sorry. Idk who's still there.
Perhaps having your "foot in the door" would help. I had worked on campus for 5 years before joining the EH&S dept and had a chance to get to know them before the job opening was posted. They usually prefer to hire "in-house" first.
Have you checked out the MD/VA/DC area? Lots of labs on and around military installations that could use someone with your qualifications. If I tell you any more, I'll have to kill you.
Have you considered cultivating your horticultural experience? There are a few states that are ripe for an agricultural boon: Colorado, Washington, etc
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
03-04-2014, 05:44 PM
#6
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
you need to hit CACI up !
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
03-04-2014, 05:45 PM
#7
Agriculture boom
This post was last modified: 03-04-2014, 05:45 PM by sassparilla_kid.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-04-2014, 05:45 PM #7Lololol
Agriculture boom
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-04-2014, 10:37 PM
#8
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
03-04-2014, 10:37 PM #8CACl? I love the botany ag stuff as a hobby but employment takes the fun out of it. I think that's why I love the IH stuff. Like you said its a very diverse field. A lot to be grown in those states though ;-). Maybe an independent consultant in my off time. :-)
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
03-05-2014, 07:23 AM
#9
You'se gots to be kidding me ....
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
CACI ... http://www.caci.com/
You'se gots to be kidding me ....
Ninth Year Anniversary with STD on 1-9-2020
visit: www.dieselfuelinjector.guru
Project 2018: Really get the car finished -- Turbo OM617 greater than 175 MPH goal.
RED W123 - left Germany as 240D in 1982. Full AMG body kit less rear apron, 2:65LSD, five speed Getrag 717.400, manual steering, read leather interior, manual brake conversion, electric water pump (EWP), and a bunch of other goodies ...
03-05-2014, 09:39 AM
#10
It'll take a good bit of money to get started but it should* payoff.
Be your own boss!
*maybe
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
3D printing is something else I've been considering. There seems to be a bright future ahead of that niche industry.
It'll take a good bit of money to get started but it should* payoff.
Be your own boss!
*maybe
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD - 160k
'06.5 VW Jetta TDI - 230k
'82 MB 300TD - 116k (motor going to raysorenson)
'81 MB 300TD - 195k (parting out)
'71 Jeep DJ5 - diesel conversion project
03-10-2014, 07:42 AM
#11
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
Every job I have had that was worth a damn I got from networking with friends and old co workers. If you had and IT security background I could surely find something for you at my place, their are many ex military and they like to hire ex military.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
03-10-2014, 08:32 PM
#12
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
03-10-2014, 08:32 PM #12If you go work with Winmutt it means bi annual STD meetup time
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
03-11-2014, 01:42 PM
#13
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
03-11-2014, 01:42 PM #13I've been looking out west a bit ;-)
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
03-11-2014, 10:36 PM
#14
This post was last modified: 03-11-2014, 11:35 PM by JustPassinThru.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
03-11-2014, 10:36 PM #14PM sent.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
04-08-2014, 05:59 AM
#15
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
04-08-2014, 05:59 AM #15First interview today. Interviewing with the Department of the Navy at Lakehurst, NJ. East coast are you ready for me?
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
04-08-2014, 01:22 PM
#16
(04-08-2014, 05:59 AM)lgreeley83 First interview today. Interviewing with the Department of the Navy at Lakehurst, NJ. East coast are you ready for me?
I just scattered some rust in your honor for luck!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(04-08-2014, 05:59 AM)lgreeley83 First interview today. Interviewing with the Department of the Navy at Lakehurst, NJ. East coast are you ready for me?
I just scattered some rust in your honor for luck!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
04-08-2014, 01:46 PM
#17
(04-08-2014, 01:22 PM)JB3 I just scattered some rust in your honor for luck!
Interview went ok. I haven't interviewed in years so I was a little rusty (pun). I think it went well enough though.
JB3 thanks for the magic rust dust. Hopefully I too may spread my rust all over the Eastern lands ;-)
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
04-08-2014, 01:46 PM #17(04-08-2014, 01:22 PM)JB3 I just scattered some rust in your honor for luck!
Interview went ok. I haven't interviewed in years so I was a little rusty (pun). I think it went well enough though.
JB3 thanks for the magic rust dust. Hopefully I too may spread my rust all over the Eastern lands ;-)
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
05-17-2014, 02:43 PM
#18
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
05-17-2014, 02:43 PM #18This job market sucks. Nobody seems to like the idea of hiring a ten year military veteran with relevant experience and a degree in a hard science. I guess I should just go fuck myself. Yeah im getting grumpy.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
05-19-2014, 10:10 AM
#19
(05-17-2014, 02:43 PM)lgreeley83 This job market sucks. Nobody seems to like the idea of hiring a ten year military veteran with relevant experience and a degree in a hard science. I guess I should just go fuck myself. Yeah im getting grumpy.
Yeah it sucks now.
Lead with the degree, and make it clear that you can write a report and are a big fan of getting the job done right the first time. So many people are idiots and can't write even basic shit to save their lives.
If the vet experience doesn't relate to the job leave it in the background. You get a lot of people who think that lugging ammo boxes for 4 years qualifies them as a pro in every field...after interviewing 50 of those guys it can leave a bad taste.
This post was last modified: 05-19-2014, 10:10 AM by Simpler=Better.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
05-19-2014, 10:10 AM #19(05-17-2014, 02:43 PM)lgreeley83 This job market sucks. Nobody seems to like the idea of hiring a ten year military veteran with relevant experience and a degree in a hard science. I guess I should just go fuck myself. Yeah im getting grumpy.
Yeah it sucks now.
Lead with the degree, and make it clear that you can write a report and are a big fan of getting the job done right the first time. So many people are idiots and can't write even basic shit to save their lives.
If the vet experience doesn't relate to the job leave it in the background. You get a lot of people who think that lugging ammo boxes for 4 years qualifies them as a pro in every field...after interviewing 50 of those guys it can leave a bad taste.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
05-19-2014, 03:52 PM
#20
All that stuff and even entry level positions I am not getting called back. I'd like to think not a lot of vets have gone this route and therefore hiring managers aren't jaded by poorly performing military guys. But who knows. I am avoiding the factory handout jobs like the plague. I was offered 9$ an hour to make boxes in a factory. Sheesh.
Fingers crossed.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
05-19-2014, 03:52 PM #20I am streamlined, my military experience directly relates to the field I am trying to enter. Degree supports it all too. I'm trying to be an industrial hygienist. I did all sorts of sampling on the military side. Air, water, noise, personnel exposure analysis, mold, asbestos, integrated pest management, radiological testing, safety, vector borne epidemiology, regionally specific health risk.
All that stuff and even entry level positions I am not getting called back. I'd like to think not a lot of vets have gone this route and therefore hiring managers aren't jaded by poorly performing military guys. But who knows. I am avoiding the factory handout jobs like the plague. I was offered 9$ an hour to make boxes in a factory. Sheesh.
Fingers crossed.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
05-19-2014, 07:06 PM
#21
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
05-19-2014, 07:06 PM #21damn sun that's rough. Sounds like you've got your ducks in a row though for experience
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
05-20-2014, 02:14 PM
#23
(05-20-2014, 02:00 PM)hooblah What's this I hear of $15 minimum wage in the US?
More like $7.25.
IT market is super hot and will never stop.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
05-20-2014, 02:55 PM
#24
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
05-20-2014, 02:55 PM #24I think some states have higher minimum wage than federal though
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
05-20-2014, 03:11 PM
#25
(05-20-2014, 02:00 PM)hooblah What's this I hear of $15 minimum wage in the US?
Hell Switzerland just turned down a vote for $25 an hour minimum wage
This post was last modified: 05-20-2014, 03:12 PM by willbhere4u.
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
05-20-2014, 03:11 PM #25(05-20-2014, 02:00 PM)hooblah What's this I hear of $15 minimum wage in the US?
Hell Switzerland just turned down a vote for $25 an hour minimum wage
1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
05-20-2014, 10:48 PM
#26
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
05-20-2014, 10:48 PM #26My wife suggested today that we start thinking of other countries. I want to believe an educated vet can find work in the US so not jumping ship just yet....not limiting myself either
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
05-21-2014, 02:44 PM
#27
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
05-21-2014, 02:44 PM #27Nothing at my company that I know of but the east coast seems to be half decent for finding work.
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617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
05-22-2014, 11:34 AM
#28
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
05-22-2014, 11:34 AM #28Phone interview with OSHA in Denver yesterday. crossed fingers.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
05-22-2014, 04:48 PM
#29
(05-20-2014, 02:00 PM)hooblah What's this I hear of $15 minimum wage in the US?
People don't quite understand the whole things.
Minimum wage goes up, so does the price of living.
We have several people work on our farm, and only a few of them are relatively intelligent enough to earn $12 an hour. The rest are lucky they still remember to eat and breathe.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
(05-20-2014, 02:00 PM)hooblah What's this I hear of $15 minimum wage in the US?
People don't quite understand the whole things.
Minimum wage goes up, so does the price of living.
We have several people work on our farm, and only a few of them are relatively intelligent enough to earn $12 an hour. The rest are lucky they still remember to eat and breathe.
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
05-23-2014, 11:15 AM
#30
(05-22-2014, 04:48 PM)MFSuper90(05-20-2014, 02:00 PM)hooblah What's this I hear of $15 minimum wage in the US?
People don't quite understand the whole things.
Minimum wage goes up, so does the price of living.
We have several people work on our farm, and only a few of them are relatively intelligent enough to earn $12 an hour. The rest are lucky they still remember to eat and breathe.
"Look buddy, I don't care if you're on peroll. Just stop showing up drunk and crashing the haybine"
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
05-23-2014, 11:15 AM #30(05-22-2014, 04:48 PM)MFSuper90(05-20-2014, 02:00 PM)hooblah What's this I hear of $15 minimum wage in the US?
People don't quite understand the whole things.
Minimum wage goes up, so does the price of living.
We have several people work on our farm, and only a few of them are relatively intelligent enough to earn $12 an hour. The rest are lucky they still remember to eat and breathe.
"Look buddy, I don't care if you're on peroll. Just stop showing up drunk and crashing the haybine"
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
05-23-2014, 07:24 PM
#31
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/201...ut-a-fight
The southern suburb of SeaTac approved a $15/hr. minimum wage last November, by voter referendum. The intent was to see to it that workers at SeaTac International Airport could make a decent living. Unfortunately, an activist judge ruled that the Airport, though it lies within the boundaries of the City of SeaTac, is actually under the jurisdiction of the independent quasi-governmental body the Port of Seattle, and so City of SeaTac ordinances don't apply to it--any such pay raise would have to be proposed and approved by the Port of Seattle Board of Commissioners, who are elected.
The Port Commissioners probably will eventually vote to institute a $15/hr. minimum wage at the Airport, just to keep workers from leaving for higher-paying jobs across the street from the Airport in SeaTac (and in Seattle, whose southern city limit is just a few miles north of the Airport).
I notice that the Commissioners have just voted to give themselves a salary, the first time that Commissioners of any port on the west coast will receive a salary, amounting to about $18 per hour (plus per diem, and there are endless opportunities to make lucrative business deals on the side). See
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2...ryxml.html
The only reason the Commissioners would vote themselves an $18-an-hour salary is so that their pay is higher than their employees'. Traditionally, Commissioners have all been wealthy, the job of Commissioner is just an excuse to travel and hobnob with the leaders of commerce in foreign countries, $18 an hour is lunch money to them.
This post was last modified: 05-23-2014, 07:32 PM by JustPassinThru.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
JustPassinThru
05-23-2014, 07:24 PM #31A $15 an hour minimum wage will happen soon in Seattle; the Mayor proposed it, the Council has approved it in principle and is now hammering out the details of the implementation. Of course, the cost of living is sky-high here, so $15/hr. doesn't really roll very far. See
http://www.businessweek.com/articles/201...ut-a-fight
The southern suburb of SeaTac approved a $15/hr. minimum wage last November, by voter referendum. The intent was to see to it that workers at SeaTac International Airport could make a decent living. Unfortunately, an activist judge ruled that the Airport, though it lies within the boundaries of the City of SeaTac, is actually under the jurisdiction of the independent quasi-governmental body the Port of Seattle, and so City of SeaTac ordinances don't apply to it--any such pay raise would have to be proposed and approved by the Port of Seattle Board of Commissioners, who are elected.
The Port Commissioners probably will eventually vote to institute a $15/hr. minimum wage at the Airport, just to keep workers from leaving for higher-paying jobs across the street from the Airport in SeaTac (and in Seattle, whose southern city limit is just a few miles north of the Airport).
I notice that the Commissioners have just voted to give themselves a salary, the first time that Commissioners of any port on the west coast will receive a salary, amounting to about $18 per hour (plus per diem, and there are endless opportunities to make lucrative business deals on the side). See
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2...ryxml.html
The only reason the Commissioners would vote themselves an $18-an-hour salary is so that their pay is higher than their employees'. Traditionally, Commissioners have all been wealthy, the job of Commissioner is just an excuse to travel and hobnob with the leaders of commerce in foreign countries, $18 an hour is lunch money to them.
Gone but not forgotten: two W123 sedans and two W124 wagons.
W124 1987 300TD wagon, for sale, $1000 (some assembly required).
05-24-2014, 01:21 AM
#32
1984 300D TurboDiesel
I'm new around here, but thought I'd offer up an idea. I was in the Navy for 10 years and now I work in the Chicago-land area for Exelon, specifically at one of their nuclear power plants. While I might not completely understand the field your in, we have tons of OSHA, EPA, industrial safety/hygiene stuff. Maybe you're looking to get out of this area, but if you want I could check around for you a little? There are 4 nuke plants in the area and jobs at these places pay really well...
1984 300D TurboDiesel
05-24-2014, 09:39 AM
#33
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
05-24-2014, 09:39 AM #33Applied and talked to their recruiters too. They're like "awesome!!! We will get the ball rolling with HR..!!" And I call back and all they can tell me is that I am on their radar. 80k starting sounded pretty nice
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
05-27-2014, 12:52 PM
#34
80k starting?
awesome, hopefully you hear something back.
my impressions from my own job hunts is you hear things in batches. nothing for a while and you feel like shit, then suddenly 5 people want to hire you. with the special qualifications youve built, sooner or later the exact job will need you
personally i feel it doesnt hurt to be the squeaky wheel and call on a schedule on all the places you applied. especially if you do it polite, people remember.
doesnt hurt to be hungry. more than once ive hired contractors that called me for some premise, but really to see if i had money to give them
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
hey fyi you pm box is full as of yesterday.
80k starting?
awesome, hopefully you hear something back.
my impressions from my own job hunts is you hear things in batches. nothing for a while and you feel like shit, then suddenly 5 people want to hire you. with the special qualifications youve built, sooner or later the exact job will need you
personally i feel it doesnt hurt to be the squeaky wheel and call on a schedule on all the places you applied. especially if you do it polite, people remember.
doesnt hurt to be hungry. more than once ive hired contractors that called me for some premise, but really to see if i had money to give them
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
05-28-2014, 10:11 AM
#35
This post was last modified: 05-28-2014, 10:12 AM by winmutt.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
Recruiters a little more than skin traders and skin traders are little more than slavers. Avoid them like the plague if you can. However, if you can find a recruiter that specializes in your industry, they are usually worth their weight in gold.
1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1985 300D Weekend/Camping/Dog car
1974 L508D Motoroam Monarch "NightMare"
OBK #42
05-28-2014, 08:49 PM
#36
(05-24-2014, 09:39 AM)lgreeley83 Applied and talked to their recruiters too. They're like "awesome!!! We will get the ball rolling with HR..!!" And I call back and all they can tell me is that I am on their radar. 80k starting sounded pretty nice
Yeah, well it's something to keep in mind for later, too. Remember that regardless of where you get hired initially, part of the perks is that you're gaining job experience that you can leverage into an even better/different career later. When I applied, it was a couple months before I heard back. This is a pretty huge company and they're very deliberate with how they do stuff. Nothing gets rushed.
1984 300D TurboDiesel
(05-24-2014, 09:39 AM)lgreeley83 Applied and talked to their recruiters too. They're like "awesome!!! We will get the ball rolling with HR..!!" And I call back and all they can tell me is that I am on their radar. 80k starting sounded pretty nice
Yeah, well it's something to keep in mind for later, too. Remember that regardless of where you get hired initially, part of the perks is that you're gaining job experience that you can leverage into an even better/different career later. When I applied, it was a couple months before I heard back. This is a pretty huge company and they're very deliberate with how they do stuff. Nothing gets rushed.
1984 300D TurboDiesel
05-29-2014, 08:33 AM
#37
(05-28-2014, 08:49 PM)JACOBDUB(05-24-2014, 09:39 AM)lgreeley83 Applied and talked to their recruiters too. They're like "awesome!!! We will get the ball rolling with HR..!!" And I call back and all they can tell me is that I am on their radar. 80k starting sounded pretty nice
Yeah, well it's something to keep in mind for later, too. Remember that regardless of where you get hired initially, part of the perks is that you're gaining job experience that you can leverage into an even better/different career later. When I applied, it was a couple months before I heard back. This is a pretty huge company and they're very deliberate with how they do stuff. Nothing gets rushed.
x2
Our fastest hire was something like 8 weeks.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
05-29-2014, 08:33 AM #37(05-28-2014, 08:49 PM)JACOBDUB(05-24-2014, 09:39 AM)lgreeley83 Applied and talked to their recruiters too. They're like "awesome!!! We will get the ball rolling with HR..!!" And I call back and all they can tell me is that I am on their radar. 80k starting sounded pretty nice
Yeah, well it's something to keep in mind for later, too. Remember that regardless of where you get hired initially, part of the perks is that you're gaining job experience that you can leverage into an even better/different career later. When I applied, it was a couple months before I heard back. This is a pretty huge company and they're very deliberate with how they do stuff. Nothing gets rushed.
x2
Our fastest hire was something like 8 weeks.
Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
07-30-2014, 10:43 PM
#38
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
07-30-2014, 10:43 PM #38Anybody in North Dakota? Eh? Well I've been in limbo or pergatory for a few months playing hurry up and wait on a lot of things. Might get an offer from OSHA this week in Bismarck ND. Been going through their HR process, physicals, paperwork, etc.
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
08-29-2014, 03:49 PM
#40
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
lgreeley83
08-29-2014, 03:49 PM #40Well I'm in North Dakota! First week at OSHA completed. Going to be a crazy job inspecting the oil fields. Lots of trucks rolling coal with turbos that sound like airplanes. Should be able to get a used holset around here pretty cheap ;-)
" straighten up that star on the grill, assholes."
09-05-2014, 03:31 PM
#42
(08-29-2014, 03:49 PM)lgreeley83 Well I'm in North Dakota! First week at OSHA completed. Going to be a crazy job inspecting the oil fields. Lots of trucks rolling coal with turbos that sound like airplanes. Should be able to get a used holset around here pretty cheap ;-)
Be sure to share he holeset wealth! Oh, good luck with the job!
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
.
DeliveryValve
09-05-2014, 03:31 PM #42(08-29-2014, 03:49 PM)lgreeley83 Well I'm in North Dakota! First week at OSHA completed. Going to be a crazy job inspecting the oil fields. Lots of trucks rolling coal with turbos that sound like airplanes. Should be able to get a used holset around here pretty cheap ;-)
Be sure to share he holeset wealth! Oh, good luck with the job!
Gota love Mercedes Diesels!
.
09-08-2014, 10:16 PM
#43
This post was last modified: 09-08-2014, 10:16 PM by sassparilla_kid.
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
09-08-2014, 10:16 PM #43Deliveryvalve I think there's gonna be a bunch of hx40's and 50's coming on the market when all the California tractor trailers start getting junked because of emissions stuff
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
09-11-2014, 10:58 AM
#44
(08-29-2014, 03:49 PM)lgreeley83 Well I'm in North Dakota! First week at OSHA completed. Going to be a crazy job inspecting the oil fields. Lots of trucks rolling coal with turbos that sound like airplanes. Should be able to get a used holset around here pretty cheap ;-)
Dont fall into the brodozer image crowd!
Contrary to their popular belief, driving a giant lifted truck with a huge diesel and a fake pair of nuts hanging from the bumper does NOT actually increase the size of ones penis.
Who knew? Science is crazy
Congrats on the job!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
(08-29-2014, 03:49 PM)lgreeley83 Well I'm in North Dakota! First week at OSHA completed. Going to be a crazy job inspecting the oil fields. Lots of trucks rolling coal with turbos that sound like airplanes. Should be able to get a used holset around here pretty cheap ;-)
Dont fall into the brodozer image crowd!
Contrary to their popular belief, driving a giant lifted truck with a huge diesel and a fake pair of nuts hanging from the bumper does NOT actually increase the size of ones penis.
Who knew? Science is crazy
Congrats on the job!
1974 240D 617 turbo swap, W201 5-speed, in the works project
1983 240D 616 stock, DD
1989 Chevy Astro, 617 turbo swap, T5 5-speed, 4.56 diff, work van
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