Kind of bummed out - not unexpected but.

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Kind of bummed out - not unexpected but.
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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 11:15am

As I kind of figured - DH didn't get the job.

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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 11:42am

(((Becky))) ~

I am new to the board so I don't know alot about your situation. I just wanted to tell you to keep your chin up; I know it's so hard to believe when it seems like bad things keep happening or you never can catch a break, but I'm willing to bet there are brighter days right around the corner. You never know what tomorrow will bring.

(((HUGS))) to you and your family and thanks for all of the advice, info, etc. I've already received from you and this board.




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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 12:05pm

Becky,


I'f your DH is getting interviews then his education isn't a problem or they wouldn't interview him. I'd try an agency that specializes in helping people find work. It might be worth it to have someone work on his resume but it'd probably be even better if he worked with someone who could coach him on how to interview well.


If you still think that more education would help he doesn't have to complete the whole bachelors. Picking the most relevant courses would be better. Most people that have bachelors do less then half of the coursework on relevant material. The rest is just filler stuff that may or may not be beneficial.


It also might be better to spend money on joining associations and going to networking events for his field. That's where he'll get the contacts in different companies that can vouch for him and where he can show off his knowledge and intelligence outside of a formal interview. Companies are much more likely to hire someone if someone already working there can vouch for him.


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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 12:11pm
That's rough. I'm so sorry. Sometimes when everything seems to suck big time I have to remind myself that we are alive!! The sun will come up tomorrow, and the flowers still bloom. That said -- my guess is that it probably would help and certainly couldn't hurt to get the BA -- I do not know where you live, but -- usually the 2 year community colleges are the best bet, and then a transfer to a 4 year state college/university for the last 2 years. My experience has been that online courses are a lot more expensive and you miss the networking and job opportunities you sometimes hear about in school. You might qualify for grants for going back to school -- loans would be a pain unless you had a guarantee of a higher paying jot -- but grants would not have to be paid back. I'd make an appointment with a counselor at either the community college or a 4 year state college or university to get some fact based information.
Good luck and we're all pulling for you.
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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 4:34pm

Ah, Becky, I'm so sorry you're so bummed. You sound so down, and I wish I could help.

My mom completed a bachelor's degree in a year through a local college that offered credits for "life experience." She also had a year of college under her belt from another institution, but that had been 25 years earlier, so I don't think it counted for much. It wasn't the world's most respected institution (it wasn't Harvard, after all, lol), but it got her that piece of paper, which got her into grad school, which got her a gig as a professional counselor (she and my Dad--who has a doctor of clinical psychology, or something like that--have a practice together now, and are very successful).

Anyway, it sounds like maybe additional "papers" (i.e., degrees, certifications, whatever) may be the ticket your dh needs to higher earning power.

Good luck anyway, and keep your chin up. We're all rooting for you.

Blessings,

Heather

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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 4:52pm

Sending hugs your way!

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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 5:46pm

Thanks everyone!


I'm just really depressed about the whole situation.


I really have no idea if the BA would make any difference.

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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 8:33pm
Has your DH thought of checking with the local public school system to see if they hire computer tech people to maintain the computers at the K - 12 schools? I just thought of that, since we have a tech person, full time at our middle school. He does not teach computers, he maintains them and the network.
Just a thought.
Megan
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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 8:57pm

As a matter of fact, I just got our school district newsletter and it listed "Technology Assistant" as an open position.

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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 9:46pm

That's what my brother does as well for a school district in Kansas.

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Sun, 05-07-2006 - 11:36pm
Hi, Becky--Am very sorry to hear your DH didnt get the job :( My DH doesnt have a degree either--just HS diploma, work experience, etc.) You mentioned something that he has
"alphabet soup" full of credentials. DOes he have university certificate programs (much like the folks have for project management, HVAC, etc.?) I know there's Walden, ALliance, Univ of Phoenix (latter is expensive). What about a community college degree? I, too, keep trying to get DH to get a degree (associate would be nice)--but he says he's too old, etc. That said, maybe the associate might be the way to go initially and get credit for his work experience (i.e., test out of some things). Since he's been out of the workforce for 3-4 yrs, can he become a "mentor"--i.e., teaching or training others. I know there is an adult learner's course you can take (to teach adults). Don't give up yet.! Whiz.

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