Forum RulesLatest topics
Social Networks
Links to Affiliates and Resources
Displaced American Workers United
Outsaurus
Extend Unemployment Benefits
Unemployed Workers.org.
Examiner.com Denver
99ers.net/
Anyone from western Mass?
3 posters
Page 1 of 1
Anyone from western Mass?
by Ponzu Tue May 22, 2012 9:17 pm
I'm a resident of western MA, late '20s. I've been unemployed for several months (my last position was in a seasonal, temp job). I've been looking for work in my area (Springfield) on several job boards, but seem to come up with the same companies consistently. There seems to be a shortage in the variety of open positions, no matter how broadly I search.
Would like to know if anyone is experiencing something similar, and would like to hear how your own job hunting experience is like in this part of the state, thanks.
Would like to know if anyone is experiencing something similar, and would like to hear how your own job hunting experience is like in this part of the state, thanks.
Ponzu- Member
- Posts : 10
Join date : 2012-05-22
Re: Anyone from western Mass?
by Jobless_in_Ma Wed May 23, 2012 9:57 am
Welcome Ponzu,
Im also from Ma but not western, I/m in Merrimack Valley area. As far as the shortage of open positions, its due to there being NO jobs. I was out of work 2.5 years and many on this forum have or have been out even longer. The one thing to your advantage is your age, you are still very young and more appealing to employers compared to the over 50 crowd.
Im also from Ma but not western, I/m in Merrimack Valley area. As far as the shortage of open positions, its due to there being NO jobs. I was out of work 2.5 years and many on this forum have or have been out even longer. The one thing to your advantage is your age, you are still very young and more appealing to employers compared to the over 50 crowd.
Jobless_in_Ma- Administrator
- Posts : 2348
Join date : 2011-02-16
Age : 50
Location : Ma -
Re: Anyone from western Mass?
by Guest Wed May 23, 2012 9:15 pm
Welcome ponzu,
I am from s.e. mass. Not much better here. My husband was out of work for 3.5 yrs and just finally went back a few months ago. They say it's getting better all over mass, but all I hear about are temp or part time jobs. I got a job last summer that started off part time but now full time for min. Wage at a rest home. I love it, but wish the pay were better.
I am from s.e. mass. Not much better here. My husband was out of work for 3.5 yrs and just finally went back a few months ago. They say it's getting better all over mass, but all I hear about are temp or part time jobs. I got a job last summer that started off part time but now full time for min. Wage at a rest home. I love it, but wish the pay were better.
Guest- Guest
Re: Anyone from western Mass?
by sraney Thu May 24, 2012 4:57 pm
Does anybody remember the nickname that Romney was given - a friend told me that they used to refer to him as "Mitt robbed me" although I haven't heard this mentioned and I couldn't have made it up. Anyone?? Regardless, I'm thinking it sounds like a good fit.
sraney- Member
- Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-09-14
Re: Anyone from western Mass?
by Guest Thu May 24, 2012 6:15 pm
Lol I forgot all about that! Your friend is right
Guest- Guest
Re: Anyone from western Mass?
by sraney Thu May 24, 2012 6:49 pm
How in the hay has this not been mentioned??? The guy is a fraudster.
sraney- Member
- Posts : 40
Join date : 2011-09-14
Similar topics» Mass - Federal Extensions Update (06/05/12) Question ??
» Down and Out (Again): America's Long Struggle With Mass Unemployment
» A hiring manager's mass email went a little overboard
» Sluggish US job growth points to continued mass unemployment
» Sluggish US job growth points to continued mass unemployment
» Down and Out (Again): America's Long Struggle With Mass Unemployment
» A hiring manager's mass email went a little overboard
» Sluggish US job growth points to continued mass unemployment
» Sluggish US job growth points to continued mass unemployment
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
» UF2 Members Chat Thread: Part 3
» UFO 2.1 VIDEO JUKEBOX - Our Chords & Keys To Ascension
» I see this board has been quiet
» Hello Ya'll. *Theirmommie*
» 20 % of Americans Struggle To Buy Food
» The Make Some One Day Challenge
» Clues to why they not hiring you
» New Year Nothing Change
» Passed?!?! H.R. 3979: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2014
» Forbes: America's #1 Problem is Jobs, Not Debt
» Economy just getting worse
» January Jobs Report: U.S. Economy Adds 157,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Up To 7.9 Percent
» Hey Guys!!!!
» Up all NIGHT WORRIED!