Kind of bummed out - not unexpected but.
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Kind of bummed out - not unexpected but.
| Sun, 05-07-2006 - 11:15am |
As I kind of figured - DH didn't get the job.
| Sun, 05-07-2006 - 11:15am |
As I kind of figured - DH didn't get the job.
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(((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.
"Once we discover how to appreciate the timeless values in our daily experiences, we can enjoy the best things in life."
Harry Hepner
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.
Good luck and we're all pulling for you.
Megan
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
Sending hugs your way!
Thanks everyone!
I'm just really depressed about the whole situation.
I really have no idea if the BA would make any difference.
Becky
CL of 4th, 5th & 6th grade Scoliosis
Just a thought.
Megan
As a matter of fact, I just got our school district newsletter and it listed "Technology Assistant" as an open position.
Becky
CL of 4th, 5th & 6th grade Scoliosis
That's what my brother does as well for a school district in Kansas.
"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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